California Reports Record Pot Tax Revenue in Third Quarter

Nov. 23, 2020, 11:53 PM UTC

California reported a nearly 18% increase in quarterly cannabis-related tax revenue, continuing a steady upward trend since recreational cannabis use was legalized in 2018.

Cannabis businesses reported a record $306.7 million in total state taxes from July through September, up from $260.2 million the previous quarter, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration said Monday.

  • A 15% excise tax on cannabis accounted for $159.8 million of the third quarter total, compared to $135 million the previous quarter.
  • The cultivation tax, based on weight of flowers, leaves, or plants, generated $41 million compared to $30.7 ...

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