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Senators press to recalibrate outdoor cannabis grower fees; committee to hear Cannabis Control Board

Legislative committee · March 24, 2026
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Summary

A group of senators proposed an amendment to reduce fees on outdoor cannabis growers and prioritize delivery permits for small tier-one growers; staff estimated a $100,000–$120,000 revenue impact and the committee scheduled the Cannabis Control Board and a grower to testify.

Senators introduced an amendment to recalibrate fees for outdoor cannabis cultivators, arguing that current fee levels are disproportionate given outdoor growers’ lower yields compared with indoor operations.

A sponsor said the amendment would apply only to fully outdoor growers and not to indoor or mixed cultivators, and that the change reflects a committee-commissioned report from the Cannabis Control Board. The sponsor told the panel…

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