Cannabis Excise Tax

Michigan Cannabis Prices Remain Down, Demand Steady in 2026, Despite New Tax

While dispensary sales figures are down slightly over 2025, it’s primarily due to lower flower prices, not lower demand.

Los Angeles Hopes to Recoup $30M of $400M Unpaid Cannabis Taxes Through Amnesty Program

The City Council is moving forward with a proposal to excuse late fees and interest and allow businesses to pay off their back taxes over three years.

8 Michigan Senators Plan to Repeal State’s 24% Cannabis Tax

The bipartisan coalition filed legislation to eliminate the newly implemented tax, with the sponsor calling it 'unnecessary.'

LA Equity Group Circulates Letter Opposing Cannabis Tax on Unlicensed Businesses

The letter suggests taxing unlicensed businesses would legitimize their operations without requiring the compliance standards applied to licensed businesses.

San Francisco Rediscovers Its Cannabis Roots, Offers California a Blueprint for Revival (Opinion)

The city’s Board of Supervisors voted to suspend its local cannabis business tax until Dec. 31, 2035.

Michigan 24% Cannabis Tax Will Take Effect After Judge Rejects Injunction

The Michigan Court of Claims denied a motion attempting to block the new wholesale tax from starting next month.

Michigan Treasury Department Publishes Information on New 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax

The department provided details on filing requirements, calculation methods and payment procedures for licensed businesses.

Michigan’s New 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Leads CBT’s Top Stories in October

The new tax is set to go into effect Jan. 1. Trump’s drug czar nominee’s cannabis policy and the government shutdown also led the top stories this month.

Michigan Governor Signs 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Into Law; Lawsuit Filed

The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association argues that the new tax alters a voter-approved statute and requires a three-fourths legislative vote.

Michigan Lawmakers Pass 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax, Dealing Devastating Blow to Industry

The legislation, which served as an integral pillar to the lawmakers’ budget deal, now heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk.

California Governor Signs Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Hike

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to roll back the rate to 15%, beating an Oct. 1 effective date that was included in the bipartisan measure.

California Cannabis Excise Tax Going Back to 15% Next Month, Pending Governor's Signature

The Legislature passed a bill that will suspend the tax from increasing to 19% for three years as the regulated market struggles to compete.

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