BUSINESSMay 27 · 21:26 UTCKTLA 5Lily Dallow

California marijuana sales bring in nearly $248 million in tax revenue

Legal cannabis sales in California generated nearly $248 million in tax revenue during the first three months of 2026, with $143.6 million from excise taxes and $104.3 million from sales taxes, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

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