Category: States
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Ohio: Governor’s Proposed Doubling of Marijuana Sales Tax Nixed
NORML has consistently lobbied against the proposed hikes, arguing that increasing taxes will unduly burden both consumers and licensed retailers. The post Ohio: Governor’s Proposed Doubling of Marijuana Sales Tax Nixed appeared first on NORML.
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Maryland: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Tax Hike in Budget Bill
“Marylanders already pay a premium tax on retail cannabis products. Raising these taxes even higher will undoubtedly drive prices out of reach for some consumers. They will also hurt state-licensed businesses, many of which have already invested millions of dollars in up-front costs and are still struggling to break even.” The post Maryland: Lawmakers Approve
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Prohibitionists Push to Recriminalize Marijuana, NORML Pushes Back
Despite growing public support for legalization, there remains a vocal yet powerful minority intent on maintaining the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. The post Prohibitionists Push to Recriminalize Marijuana, NORML Pushes Back appeared first on NORML.