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Cannabis retailers press council on taxes, enforcement and equity; operators say illegal market still dominant
Summary
Multiple licensed cannabis business owners and industry representatives told the council during public comment that high taxes, insufficient enforcement and licensing bottlenecks are harming legal retailers and allowing thousands of unlicensed dispensaries to operate in Los Angeles.
Several licensed cannabis operators and industry representatives spoke during public comment at the Los Angeles City Council meeting on May 1, 2025, urging immediate policy and enforcement changes to stabilize the legal cannabis market.
Brandon Brinson, who identified himself as the operator of a licensed cannabis store in Los Angeles, said legal businesses are overburdened by taxes, reporting a 42% tax burden and a lack of enforcement against unlicensed…
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