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LA Council to Explore Amnesty Program for Cannabis Businesses with Unpaid Taxes

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March 3, 2026

[#item_full_content] The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday instructed staff to develop a so-called “amnesty program” for licensed cannabis businesses, citing a need to support more than 500 delinquent operators who collectively owe some $400 million in taxes and recoup a portion of those dollars. In a 13-0 vote, the council approved a proposal introduced by the LA Council to Explore Amnesty Program for Cannabis Businesses with Unpaid Taxes Read More

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