(a) Definitions. —
As used in this section:
(1) “Qualified business” means a pass-through entity operating a marijuana establishment pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 4 or Chapter 49A of Title 16.
(2) “Qualified expenses” mean the ordinary and necessary business expenses paid or incurred for the taxable year in carrying on a qualified business, which are disallowed as a deduction for federal purposes pursuant to § 280E of the Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. § 280E].
(b) Deduction. —
A pass-through entity operating a qualified business may deduct its qualified expenses in computing its total income.