A Portland, Ore., suburb is considering putting a sales tax on recreational marijuana while it’s still illegal in hopes of getting a cut of the revenue if voters pass a measure allowing its recreational use in November.
The Hillsboro, Ore., city council will vote on the ordinance next week, which would tax 10 percent of the gross sale amount paid for all non-medical marijuana products. Ashland, Ore., near the California border, approved a sales tax on marijuana last month, and a Portland marijuana advisory committee is also discussing the possibility.
