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LA cannabis retailers stage tax revolt over illicit market problem

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November 12, 2025

[#item_full_content] Licensed Los Angeles cannabis shops owe about $400 million in back taxes as they struggle with illegal operations. Some are refusing to pay. LA cannabis retailers stage tax revolt over illicit market problem Read More

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