BUSINESSJun 1 · 14:23 UTCWASHINGTON CITY PAPERLJ Dawson

D.C. Cannabis Operators Say a New Tax Could Push a Fragile Market Over the Edge

D.C. medical cannabis operators face a proposed tax increase of over 70% in the 2027 budget, which business owners warn could destabilize an already struggling market. The tax aims to align medical cannabis rates with off-premise alcohol and generate $6.3 million for healthcare and education, but critics argue it risks driving patients to unregulated sources and reducing tax revenue.

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Muriel BowserpersonD.C. medical cannabis industrytopicOffice of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic DevelopmentorganizationDanila BradleypersonFiretunedorganizationCouncil’s Committee of the WholeorganizationMaryland’s adult use markettopicfederal spending ridertopic

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