How California Lost Its Way on Cannabis and What Lawmakers Can Do to Fix It
Among other things, the authors call on lawmakers to entice cities that have been opposed to marijuana operations within their borders.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
San Francisco Delays Cannabis Business Tax
In a major win for the legal marijuana industry, San Francisco supervisors have agreed to suspend the city’s Cannabis Business Tax through the end of next year.
Lompoc Voters Approve Cannabis Tax Increase
Lompoc voters have approved a tax increase on marijuana manufacturers and distributors in the city.
THE COVID-19 EFFECT ON CALIFORNIA SALES & PROPERTY TAX
From Avenu Insights & Analytics
CA localities with the highest and lowest weed taxes
Unincorporated Alameda is the place to shop.
California City Lowers Marijuana Tax Rates
Time and again, cities have demonstrated the economic benefits of lowering cannabis tax rates. Now, it’s California City’s turn.
After Lowering Its Cannabis Taxes, Long Beach Saw a Windfall
Long Beach lowered its marijuana tax rate in 2019. It paid off.
Court of Appeal Affirms Two-Thirds Majority Not Required for Voter-Led Special Tax Initiatives
The California First District Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that special taxes do not require a two-thirds majority to pass when they’ve been placed on the ballot through a voter’s initiative.
California Voters Approve New Marijuana Tax Measures
California voters have approved at least 23 local marijuana measures. Most of them authorize taxes on cultivation, retail, distribution and/or delivery.