The chances that Georgia will legalize recreation marijuana is slim, but the bill’s lawmaker sponsor said support is growing.
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Alaska’s Marijuana Tax Revenue Falls Short Two Months in a Row
A new report has confirmed that Alaska’s marijuana tax revenue fell short two months in a row. The dip started in November 2017 and continued downward through December 2017.
Here’s How U.S. Marijuana Prices Range From Coast to Coast
Not only do the rules for marijuana consumption vary from state to state, but so do the prices. From coast to coast, marijuana prices in the United States range from just over $7 in the west to nearly $18 in the east.
Nevada’s Recreational Cannabis Sales Continue to Surpass Projections
It has been just over six months since Nevada began selling legal recreational cannabis, and sales continue to surpass the Silver State’s projections.
Montana Reminds Medical Marijuana Providers to Pay Taxes
Montana will send notices to remind medical marijuana providers to pay taxes after less than half of the providers that paid taxes last fall paid again.
Once Pot-Friendly California County Bans Marijuana
A previously pot-friendly rural Northern California county has reversed course and banned commercial marijuana farms, paving the way for lawsuits from growers who previously received permits and paid taxes.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Releases ‘Tax Help for the Cannabis Industry’ Video Series
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 17, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has produced a three-part video series to help individuals who operate cannabis-based businesses learn about their tax responsibilities.
NJ Marijuana Debate Grows Ahead of Phil Murphy’s Inauguration
Phil Murphy will be sworn-in as governor of New Jersey on Tuesday, and some supporters have urged he drops his plan to legalize marijuana.
New Hampshire House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill; Referred to Ways & Means Committee
CONCORD, N.H., Jan. 9, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a bill to make marijuana legal for adults on Tuesday by a vote of 207-139.
Alaska Reports Dip in Marijuana Tax Revenue in Latest Report
The state of Alaska reported a dip in tax collections from legal marijuana businesses in November.
Nevada’s Recreational Marijuana Market Hits $38M, Soars Past Colorado
Nevada’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new high, selling more than $37.9 million in October. The state has earned nearly $20 million in marijuana tax revenue since the adult-use market launched in July.
California Tax Help for Cannabis Industry Distributors
A video for California distribution businesses, one of three in a series by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, to help distributors learn about their tax responsibilities.
California Tax Help for the Cannabis Cultivator or Manufacturer
A video for California cultivation and manufacturing businesses, one of three in a series by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, to help cultivators and manufacturers learn about their tax responsibilities.
Recreational Marijuana Entrepreneurs Attend Oakland Cannabis Summit
Phil Matier reports on Alameda County officials and business people sorting out rules of recreational marijuana sales at summit.
5 Reasons Cannabis Stocks Were on Fire in 2017
You might be wondering what’s behind the big rally in cannabis stocks? While a generally bullish market has certainly helped, there are five other considerably more prominent reasons behind the rally in marijuana stocks in 2017.
Taxes on Wholesale Marijuana Frustrate Alaska Growers
With the cannabis supply in Alaska increasing and wholesale prices declining, growers are feeling a pinch from the state’s wholesale tax. Some are calling for reform.
Nevada Marijuana Businesses Have Created More Than 6,700 Jobs
Although the Silver State just started recreational marijuana sales this past summer, the number of workers Nevada marijuana businesses employ is creating quite the buzz.
Company Ditches Plan to Build $20M Medical Marijuana Facility in MI
TheraCann USA Benchmark has abandoned plans to build a $20 million medical marijuana facility in Kingsley. Richard Goodman, president of TheraCann USA, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Finance Ministers Revise Canadian Cannabis Tax Plan
While the initial Canadian cannabis tax framework was revealed on Nov. 10, 2017, provincial leaders and industry stakeholders renounced the proposed 50-50 split of cannabis taxes and so federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers went back to the drawing board, announcing the revised Canadian cannabis tax plan on Dec. 11.
U.S. States Tried Decriminalizing Pot Before. Here’s Why It Didn’t Work
In the past five years, eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana for adults. Today, 68 million people live in areas where marijuana is treated like alcohol or tobacco.
Massachusetts Marijuana Tax Revenue Projection Swings Wide for First Year
Massachusetts marijuana tax revenue in the Bay State has been given a wide-ranging projection for recreational marijuana’s first year of sales. According to a Massachusetts Department of Revenue analysis, tax revenue will range between $44-82 million in fiscal year 2019.
GOP Senator Wants Tax Cut for Cannabis Businesses
A Republican senator from a state where marijuana is legal is pushing this week to give cannabis businesses a measure of tax fairness.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Alaska Marijuana Economy
In February 2015, Alaska became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana with a 53% vote in favor of the drug. Even though cannabis was made legal in the state, it took another year for Alaska to approve cannabis retail stores and manufacturers. Now, since the state has approved full legalization, the industry has grown, affecting Alaska’s economy in a number of ways.
California Cannabis Entrepreneurs Will Make $5.2B in 2018
California cannabis entrepreneurs will earn $5.2B in revenue in 2018 as recreational use becomes legal there. The state of California will collect about one billion dollars in accompanying marijuana taxes.
Nevada Cannabis Sales Exceed State’s September Estimate
It looks like Nevada cannabis sales are still ranking high for the recreational market. The Nevada Department of Taxation released the state’s results for recreational cannabis sales for the month of September, and the data proves that sales are still going strong.
The Colombia Post War Pot Progression
In this scene from WEEDIQUETTE, Krishna meets with former illicity cannabis farmer Juan Bastilla to learn about the violence that occurred in Colombia when FARC and the government were against one another.
First Look at the Proposed Canadian Cannabis Tax Framework
While several provinces have announced their plans for recreational cannabis distribution and retail operations, industry stakeholders have been waiting for an announcement on the Canadian cannabis tax framework and that moment has now arrived.
Government of Canada Announces Consultation on Proposed Excise Duty Framework for Cannabis Products
OTTAWA, Ont., Nov. 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The current approach to cannabis is not working, and the Government of Canada is committed to legalizing, regulating and restricting access to cannabis to keep it out of the hands of kids, and profits out of the hands of criminals.
Fitch: Cannabis Taxes Set to Rise With Votes in Seven California Cities
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Residents of seven California cities voted to impose local taxes on cannabis in Tuesday’s elections. With retail sales set to begin on January 1, the newly approved measures will add to the already substantial tax burden on legal cannabis, potentially undermining California’s fledgling legalization initiative, according to Fitch Ratings.
California Marijuana Tax Problem: Why Prices Could Increase 70% in 2018
Buying weed in California is about to get less risky and much more expensive. A patchwork of new policies, including special taxes, will roll out in the state before sales of recreational marijuana begin at the start of 2018.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Canadian Marijuana Economy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana throughout the country, which plans to be in effect on Canada Day (July 1) 2018. Now, many experts have predictions for the Canadian marijuana economy as a result of the cannabis industry becoming legal.
Alaska Cannabis Tax Revenue Tops $700K in September
Alaska’s cannabis tax revenue continued a steady climb upward in September, with $723,757 collected statewide, according to a state official.
California Could Tax Pot By as Much as 45 Percent
Buying legal marijuana in California could be pricey enough to keep the black market healthy. Between customers, retailers and growers, taxes on cannabis may reach as high as 45% in parts of the state, according to a Fitch Ratings report.
Nevada Recreational Marijuana Sales Topped $33 Million in August
While supply shortages may have hampered Nevada recreational marijuana sales when the second month of sales commenced on Aug. 1, 2017, the industry was able to rebound and close out the month of August with more than $33 million in sales.
Maine’s Governor Proposes Pushing Back Legal Pot Sales Until 2019
Maine’s governor is pushing for lawmakers to delay the start of legal recreational marijuana sales instead of rewriting the voter-approved marijuana law.
CohnReznick Partners with New Frontier Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – CohnReznick, one of the largest accounting, tax and advisory firms in the United States, has teamed with New Frontier Data, the leading provider of data, analytics and business intelligence for the cannabis industry.
Big Tobacco Claims the Govt. is Playing Favourites With Cannabis Companies
It is perhaps an overstatement to say that Big Tobacco is unhappy with weed becoming legal — after all, they claim that marijuana isn’t a substance that can act as a substitute for tobacco consumption.
Colorado Cannabis Sales Hit $1 Billion in First Eight Months of 2017
Colorado cannabis sales are on track to reach an all-time high at record speed, with cannabis having already banked $1 billion in sales within the first eight months of 2017.
Medical Marijuana in Montana Ready to Give Slight Boost to State Coffers
It looks like the enhanced legalization of medical marijuana in Montana will boost the Treasure State’s coffers this year, with sales increasing the amount of money in Montana’s general fund.
Oregon Doles Out $85M in Marijuana Tax Revenue
Nearly three years after Oregon voters voted to legalize marijuana for adult use, several groups are reaping the benefits.
First Marijuana Tax Revenue Distributions Coming Soon
SALEM, Ore., Oct. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The first distributions of state marijuana tax revenues—totaling nearly $85 million—are on their way to the State School Fund; the Mental Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Services Account; the Oregon State Police (OSP); the Oregon Health Authority (OHA); and Oregon’s cities and counties. All distributions will be complete by October 11, 2017.
Tax Deadline Approaching for Montana Medical Cannabis Providers
Montana medical cannabis providers have until Oct. 15, 2017, to file and pay their taxes for sales made in July, August and September. This represents the first time the state’s Department of Revenue has collected taxes on medical cannabis sales.
First Look at the First Draft of Alberta Cannabis Regulations
When the province of Alberta announced that it was surveying the public on Alberta cannabis regulations, it didn’t know that more than 45,000 residents would submit their opinions on the matter.
Canada Proposes Federal Pot Excise Tax, Provinces React With Caution
Canada is proposing a federal excise tax on marijuana to help ease the path to legalizing the drug, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday, drawing a cautious response from provinces that would oversee the process.
Early Numbers Show Alaskan Towns Rejecting Local Marijuana Bans
Three years after Alaska residents voted to legalize recreational marijuana, some Alaskan towns were still mulling whether to ban commercial cultivation and retail sales of the drug.
Report: California Cannabis Taxes to Keep Black Market Cannabis Alive
As the Golden State readies for the rollout of recreational cannabis on Jan. 1, 2018, some are preparing for a windfall of revenue from California cannabis taxes and others are preparing to continue competing with the black market.
Fitch: Illicit Sales Will Limit California Cannabis Revenues
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — California’s high cannabis taxes will encourage black market sales and limit potential local government revenues from this new market, Fitch Ratings says.
Marijuana Sales Can Make U.S. Tribes Richer and Poorer
“This is going to be bigger than bingo,” James Billie told CNN over the summer. A former chief of the Seminole, whose company MCW gives financing and legal counsel to American Indian tribes to help them grow and sell marijuana on their land, Billie could barely contain his excitement.
Pot at Poker Tables? Democrats Push Weed to Boost Garden State Finances
New Jersey reaped billions from slot machines and blackjack tables in the decades before casino fever jumped state lines. With Atlantic City’s gambling heyday now past, politicians in the Garden State are aiming to grab marijuana’s riches while neighbors again play catch-up.
Draft of Maine Marijuana Regulation Bill Unveiled by Committee
While Maine marijuana regulation has faced delays, the Pine Tree State finally has a regulatory draft to show for itself.