California
Calif. confirms 25% excise tax hike
By
Alex Halperin
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
California's tax agency confirmed Thursday that it would to raise the cannabis excise tax from 15% to 19%, the maximum possible increase, starting July 1. Stopping the tax hike is a top priority for the state's sputtering industry which argues...
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