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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.

March 4, 2026

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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.

February 24, 2026

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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.

December 12, 2025

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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.

September 22, 2025

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California Bill to Freeze Cannabis Excise Tax Breezes, 6-0, Through Another Committee

Revenue and Taxation Committee members voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 564 to prevent a 26.7% increase.

May 6, 2025

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California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Will Increase by 27% on July 1, CDTFA Announces

Despite legislation aiming to prevent the tax hike, the state’s tax agency indicated its hands are currently tied.

May 2, 2025

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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.

April 24, 2025

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California’s 2nd Largest City to Hike Cannabis Tax 25% Amid $258M Deficit

San Diego City Council members approved a tax increase on cannabis retailers starting May 1 in hopes of closing the budget deficit.

March 11, 2025

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60% of Cannabis Consumed in California Comes From Unregulated Market as Licensed Production Grows

The state issued a market outlook report that projects stabilizing prices, an industry value uptick, and growth in the licensed market in 2025.

March 4, 2025

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As California Cannabis Rush Dries Up, Operators Look East

The Artist Tree, with nine dispensaries and two lounges, is searching for new opportunities, but there are fewer and fewer places for new stores in California.

March 3, 2025

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California Bill Aims to Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase

The legislation would block the current 15% retail tax from automatically jumping to 19% on July 1.

February 19, 2025

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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.

January 17, 2025