Cannabis Tax Revenue

California Lawmakers Vote, 15-0, To Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase

The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously advanced legislation to prevent a 27% rate increase scheduled for July 1.

Congress’ Harris Rider Starves DC’s Economy—Cannabis Could Save It (Opinion)

As Washington faces fiscal constraints, unlocking the district’s adult-use cannabis program from the federal rider would bolster revenue.

California’s Top Cannabis Regulator Suggests Governor Has Little to Do With Tax Increase

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed the state’s upcoming excise tax increase on cannabis sales in 2022 and signed legislation that ensued.

State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as 'Piggy Banks' in 2025

California, Maryland, Maine and Mississippi are entertaining cannabis excise tax hikes this year that could put licensed businesses in jeopardy.

California County to Lower Cannabis Cultivation Tax as Outdoor Flower Price Drops to $277 Per Pound

The tax rate per square foot is set to decrease for outdoor, indoor and mixed-light cultivation in Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas; retail tax will increase.

15% of California Cannabis Businesses Default on Taxes as 2025 Hike Comes Knocking

With nearly a quarter-billion dollars of 2023 cannabis taxes in default, the state’s market could corrode further with an excise tax increase to 19%.

These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

While Washington levies the highest excise tax rate in the nation, its cannabis revenue didn’t represent the highest percent of its total state tax revenue.

Annual Cannabis Licensing Fee Could be Slashed $100K+ in California’s Highest-Taxed City

Five San José City Council members support a fee reduction, recognizing that the cannabis industry 'should be treated like any other business entity.'

Cannabis Retailers Now Massively Overpaying Excise Tax, California Lawsuit Claims

Catalyst Cannabis Co. is suing the state’s tax department over “emergency” regulations regarding how cannabis accessories are taxed.

Home Grow Is Back on the Table: Ohio Lawmakers Take U-Turn on Changes to Cannabis Legalization

In a fast-moving week, the state Senate passed a bill that now includes a personal possession limit in line with what voters approved in November.

Ohio Bill Would Significantly Alter Voter-Approved Cannabis Measure

The state’s forthcoming adult-use market would have a different tax rate, THC caps and possession limits—and home grows would be axed—under the bill.

When and How 24 States Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis in the US: A Timeline With Current Tax Rates

Here’s the full breakdown of which states legalized through ballot measures versus legislative action and their taxation structures, including the most recent to join the list -- Ohio.

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