L.A. County Likely Abandoning Cannabis Tax to Fund Homeless Services
Mon / Jul 25th
Los Angeles County’s “marijuana tax” to fund programs aimed at providing homeless services is likely going to be scrapped by… Read More
California Cannabis News
With billions of dollars worth of cannabis sold in California each year, The Golden State is home to the largest legal cannabis market in the world. Browse through Ganjapreneur’s latest California cannabis industry news, business features, and interviews below.
Cannabis Chamber of Commerce Launched in Humboldt County, CA
Mon / Jul 18th
Cannabusiness enthusiasts in Humboldt County, California have created the county’s first Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to make… Read More
Dormant California Prison Sold to Medical Cannabis Extraction Company for $4.1 Million
Fri / Jul 15th
The Coalinga City Council voted to allow medical cannabis across the city last week, as well as approved the sale… Read More
Marijuana Tax for Homeless Services to Appear On L.A.’s November Ballot
Thu / Jul 14th
Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors approved a ballot measure last Tuesday that would levy a 10 percent tax on… Read More
California’s Prop 64 Receives Another $2 Million in Donations
Tue / Jul 12th
California’s Proposition 64 campaign received $2 million in new donations this week: Sean Parker, Napster co-founder and Facebook’s first president,… Read More
Perennial Holistic Wellness Center
Wed / Jun 29th
Recently, the Ganjapreneur team was down in Southern California for the Green Flower Media Cannabis Entrepreneurs Summit and we asked… Read More
California Legalization Initiative Secures Spot on November Ballot
Wed / Jun 29th
California will decide on legalizing marijuana for recreational use in November, after the Secretary of State’s office confirmed supporters submitted… Read More
Major Medical Cannabis Brands Raided by California Police
Thu / Jun 16th
Several prominent medical cannabis companies in California, including concentrate manufacturer Absolute Xtracts and CBD-rich products producer Care By Design, were… Read More
Poll: 60% of California Voters Support Legalization
Tue / May 31st
Recent polling data from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) indicates that at least 60 percent of California voters are in… Read More
Republican U.S. Congressman Admits Recent Medical Cannabis Use
Thu / May 26th
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) became the first sitting U.S. Congressman in recent history to openly admit the use of cannabis, which is still… Read More
‘Altered State’ Oakland Museum Exhibit: Photos and Review
Tue / May 24th
Altered State, a new exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California, is a first-of-its-kind exploration through the many facets of cannabis. Spanning… Read More
Mowgli Holmes: Creating the Cannabis Family Tree
Wed / May 18th PODCAST
Mowgli Holmes is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Phylos Bioscience, a cannabis genomics firm whose mission includes telling the… Read More
Online Cannabis Entrepreneur Summit Blasts Off This Weekend
Tue / May 17th
The first virtual Cannabis Entrepreneur Summit is taking place this weekend, May 21-22. The event, hosted by Green Flower Media, will bring cannabis experts… Read More
Cannabis Dispensary to Replace San Francisco’s Last Gun Store
Tue / May 17th
High Bridge Arms, the last gun store in San Francisco, officially shuttered its doors in October, 2015 following a long fight with city… Read More
California Voters Will See Cannabis Legalization on November’s Ballot
Thu / May 5th
Voters in California will decide whether or not The Golden State will legalize cannabis for recreational purposes this November. Lt.… Read More
Oakland, CA Expands Medical Cannabis Market
Thu / May 5th
Oakland’s City Council voted unanimously to expand the city’s number of medical cannabis dispensaries and related businesses on Wednesday. The… Read More
Major Cannabis Victory: Feds Drop Forfeiture Case Against Harborside
Wed / May 4th
In a major victory for cannabis normalization and the medical marijuana movement, the federal government has dropped its forfeiture case… Read More
DEA, FDA Approve Trial Testing Cannabis as PTSD Treatment
Mon / Apr 25th
The California-based non-profit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies has been awarded a $2.156 million grant to test the effectiveness of… Read More
Feds Back Down on Medical Cannabis Prosecution
Thu / Apr 14th
In a dramatic and hard-fought win for the cannabis normalization movement, the federal government has formally acknowledged cannabis pioneer Lynnette Shaw’s right… Read More
Harborside Cancels Expansion Plans, Withdrawing Back to California
Tue / Apr 5th
Steve and Andrew DeAngelo of the world-renowned Harborside Health Center have announced that their plans for national expansion have been… Read More
California City Approves Turning Former Prison Into MMJ Concentrates Factory
Fri / Apr 1st
The city council in Coalinga, California voted 4-1 in favor of re-purposing a nearby abandoned prison into a factory for the… Read More
Anti-Legalization Congressional Panel to Meet Next Week
Thu / Mar 31st
Marijuana prohibitionists will testify in front of a Congressional panel next week, claiming that the Obama administration has mishandled recreational… Read More
Whoopi Goldberg Launches New MMJ Brand Featuring Products for Menstrual Cramps
Wed / Mar 30th
Whoopi Goldberg has teamed up with established marijuana edibles maker Maya Elisabeth to launch a California-based MMJ company — called… Read More
MMJ Tax in LA Could Fund Homeless Services Plan
Fri / Mar 25th
Los Angeles, California city officials have proposed a 15 percent tax on medical marijuana sales and cultivation in the city… Read More
Cannabis legalization in California
California was the first U.S. state to legalize medical cannabis in 1996 and, ten years later, voters there approved adult-use legalization in the 2016 general election. Upon legalizing, California became the largest legal adult-use cannabis market in the world — although its high tax rates and hiccups in its regulatory and licensing processes have served as warnings to other states as they plan their own shift to a legal marketplace. To date, many of the state’s cannabis businesses are operating under temporary provisional licenses.
A rich cannabis culture
California is home to Humboldt County and the “Emerald Triangle,” where expert growers are known for producing some of the best cannabis in the world. Additionally, through the Hollywood film industry, the state’s vibrant music and art industries, and decades of tireless advocacy, California has one of the most recognizably cannabis-friendly cultures in the world.
California cannabis industry overview
- Adults aged 21+ can legally purchase and possess up to one ounce of cannabis flower and eight grams of concentrate.
- While many rural counties have banned industry operations, cannabis dispensaries are open and operating under a 15% excise tax, the state’s 7.5% standard sales tax, as well as any local sales taxes.
- Ultimately, tax rates can vary dramatically based on locale with some regions taxing cannabis at well over 30%.
- Home grows are allowed up to six plants per person.
- Cannabis use is restricted to private residences only — public consumption is not allowed.
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