Bills from North Coast lawmakers to tax and regulate medical marijuana advanced this week in the state capitol with bipartisan support in the Legislature.
Two proposals — tax measures from state Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblyman Jim Wood, both Healdsburg Democrats — won the required two-thirds majorities in their respective houses and move on for further consideration.
McGuire’s bill, SB 987, would place a 15 percent sales tax on medical cannabis. It would come in addition to an existing 8 percent tax and is expected to generate more than $100 million. About a third of the money would go to cities and counties for costs associated with medical pot.
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Calif. Medical Marijuana Regulation Bills Advance
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