California Dietary Supplement Expense (2008)
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The Dietary Supplements and Food Medical Expense Initiative (07-0072) is proposed as an initiated state statute in California. It is circulating in preparation for the November 2008 ballot; its supporters will need to turn in 433,971 valid signatures by April 21, 2008 for that to happen. However, the absolute deadline for the initiative is May 9, 2008 and in the event that its supporters turn in their signatures after April 21 but before May 9, the initiative can qualify for a 2009 ballot.
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Wording
The initiative, if approved, would allow Californians to deduct the cost of dietary supplements or foods used for special dietary needs, from their state income tax returns. Dietary supplements, as outlined by the measure are:tablets, capsules, powder, and measured doses of liquid that contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or dietary substances, but do not include conventional food products. Foods for special dietary needs are those consumed due to a medical condition, for supplementing the diet, or as the sole item of the diet. Medical condition includes disease, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, food allergy, overweight and underweight.[1]
Proponent
Bryan Tallman, a Bay Area operator of an online nutritional supplements (and other health products) site.[2]
Deadline
The circulation deadline is February 7,2008. The initiative needs 433,971 signatures to qualify.
See also
- California Initiative and Referendum Law
- California 2008 ballot measures
- Campaign finance requirements for California ballot measures
- California signature requirements
- Petition drive deadlines in 2008
