Legal cannabis operators already incur costs illegal sellers don’t — licensing fees, lab testing, wholesalers, child-resistant packaging, security measures and strict tracking requirements. Raising taxes further widens the price gap, making it even harder for licensed operators to compete. Some small businesses, especially social equity entrepreneurs, may throw in the towel before they ever have a chance to thrive.
Legislators should reject this proposal in the special session and not repeat the same mistakes other states have made. Read More
