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Measure M is For Marijuana Sales Tax in L.A
Strange times when pot shops that want to be fully legitimized in the city of L.A. don’t want to be taxed. But so be it. The biggest spokesman for L.A.’s medical marijuana dispensaries, Don Duncan, says no to City Hall’s proposed Measure M, which is on…
Cop Cleared In Killing Of Unarmed Man In Marijuana Raid
The Las Vegas police officer who shot and killed an unarmed Trevon Cole during a June drug raid over small-time marijuana sales was justified, a coroner’s inquest found Saturday night, despite contradictory findings from the medical examiner.www.tokeof…
California Collects $100 Million In Marijuana Sales Taxes
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on May 6, 2010
Adult use legalization could net the state some $1.4 billion in revenues, according to California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office, or more than $1.2 billion by California NORML’s estimate.
State Rep. Proposes Marijuana Sales In Liquor Stores
Posted by admin in Political News on December 30, 2009
Washington State Rep. Proposes that marijuana be legally sold in liquor stores by the gram to adult residents over 21. It will be taxed like alcohol and is projected to generate annual revenues of $300 million dollars.
Congress Approves Legalized Medical Marijuana Sales in DC
Posted by admin in Political News on December 9, 2009
Congressional negotiators finalized a deal on Tuesday that allows Washington, DC to finally implement a system of legalized medical marijuana dispensaries that was approved by DC voters back in 1998 but that has been blocked by Congress each year since then.
Marijuana: Safe and Effective Medicine for the Economy
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on December 3, 2009
The potential for job creation and economic growth in legal marijuana sales is massive. With a simple policy change we could create a new industry, rivaling the size of Philip Morris or MillerCoors domestically, but with a product that’s safer in every measurable way.
Marijuana Sales Boost Northern California County
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 1, 2009
It’s boom times for the marijuana trade in Northern California. Rural Humboldt County’s economy depends on both the legal and illegal sales of pot, as growers to trimmers to entrepreneurs aim to land quick cash. But some citizens, and the mayor of Arcata, are trying to “rope back in” the business.
Marijuana Sales Drive Northern California Economy
Posted by admin in World News on December 1, 2009
It’s boom times for the marijuana trade in Northern California. Rural Humboldt County’s economy depends on both the legal and illegal sales of pot, as growers to trimmers to entrepreneurs aim to land quick cash. But some citizens, and the mayor of Arcata, are trying to “rope back in” the business.
It’s sensible to tax medical marijuana
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on November 27, 2009
Now that Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has ruled that governments can collect taxes on medical marijuana sales, the state, cities and counties ought to proceed full speed ahead to do so.
L.A. City Council backs medical marijuana sales
Dispensaries will be allowed to continue selling medical marijuana, the Los Angeles City Council decided today as it considered a draft ordinance that may also cap the number of shops in the city between 70 and 200.
L.A. Panels Reject Ban On Medical Marijuana Sales
Posted by admin in Political News on November 17, 2009
Ignoring the advice of anti-pot City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, two Los Angeles City Council committees yesterday rejected a proposed ban on sales of medical marijuana.
L.A. City Council reject ban on medical marijuana sales
Posted by admin in Political News on November 17, 2009
Rejecting the advice of the city attorney, two Los Angeles City Council committees voted today to scrap a proposed provision that would have banned the sale of medical marijuana. The controversial measure, first proposed a year and a half ago,…
Medical Marijuana Sales Tax – The Lost Revenue Files
Regardless of where you stand on the Medical Marijuana debate, there is one thing that it seems everyone can agree with … by not taxing Marijuana, the government is loosing out on a LOT of money.
Denver City Council members Charlie Brown and Chris Nevitt are polar opposites on how much regulation the burgeoning medical marijuana indu
Mile High City Wants 4% Tax For Getting High
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on October 25, 2009
City Council would seek to apply the Denver sales tax on medical marijuana sales and a 4 percent tax “on edibles sold at dispensaries and consumed off-site.”
Booming medical Marijuana sales concern (some) officials
Posted by admin in Political News on September 30, 2009
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion about medical marijuana. However they are not entitled to their own facts. – Steve Kubby
Is government finally wising up to legalizing marijuana?
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on July 31, 2009
Tom Ammiano, a California Democrat recently elected to the state legislature, announced that he was introducing a bill that would tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol in the state of California. According to Mr. Ammiano, the Assembly Bill 390 would impose a tax of $50 per ounce on marijuana sales.
Medical Marijuana Tax: One Small Step towards Legitimacy
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on July 24, 2009
Voters in the city of Oakland, California passed “Measure F” that would tax medical marijuana sales at the rate of $18 per $1,000 sold. In a world where Right-Wingers flinch at even the mention of the notion of higher taxes, all of the medical marijuana dispensaries in Oakland backed the initiative. Why?….
Legalize the Sticky Icky. Make pot legal.
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on July 17, 2009
Legalize the Sticky Icky. Business prospects of legal marijuana sales.
Historical FBI data states that any prohibition on a consumable substance creates an immediate and in most cases a militant criminal element.
Council member wants to tax Los Angeles Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on July 16, 2009
Councilwoman Janice Hahn is leading an effort to impose a tax on marijuana sales as Los Angeles officials look for ways to close a gaping structural deficit in its budget. Hahn, who represents an area from San Pedro to Watts, made a motion Wednesday to explore taxing revenues of marijuana dispensaries. “We’re always looking for a way to raise more
Medical Marijuana Tax Proposed for Los Angeles City Limits
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on July 15, 2009
It’s about time, no? After weeks of rejecting bogus medical marijuana dispensaries, three LA City Councilmembers brought forth a motion to explore a tax on legal medical marijuana sales in the city.
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