--- title: Board Votes Unanimously to Repeal Cannabis Tax description: Humboldt County repeals its cannabis tax, providing much-needed relief to local growers struggling in a declining market. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_347197133.jpeg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # Board Votes Unanimously to Repeal Cannabis Tax - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Cannabis Business News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-business-news) - 30 October 2025 Humboldt County has officially repealed its **cannabis tax**, known as Measure S, in a unanimous 4-0 vote by the Board of Supervisors. The decision comes after months of mounting pressure from local growers who argued that the **cannabis tax** was crippling an already struggling industry. For many cultivators in the region, this move represents a lifeline in a market that has seen steep declines in prices and profits. Measure S was originally approved by voters in 2016, establishing a **cannabis tax** based on the square footage of cultivation sites. The goal was to generate revenue for county services while regulating the expanding cannabis industry. However, in recent years, as the statewide cannabis market has crashed, many Humboldt farmers found themselves unable to pay the **cannabis tax**, leaving millions in delinquent fees. According to county reports, more than $11 million in unpaid **cannabis tax** debt had accumulated, while enforcement costs exceeded the revenue the tax brought in. During the public meeting, dozens of local growers shared emotional testimonies. They explained how continued enforcement of the **cannabis tax** could push them out of business entirely. Farmer Hannah White described the repeal as a “huge weight lifted” from her shoulders, expressing deep gratitude toward the Board of Supervisors. Many echoed her sentiment, noting that removing the **cannabis tax** gives them a fighting chance to stay afloat and keep their farms running. Supervisors agreed that the **cannabis tax** no longer served its intended purpose. They acknowledged that the current state of the market made the tax unsustainable and counterproductive. Enforcement costs were high, compliance rates were low, and the local **cannabis tax** was doing more harm than good to the county’s once-thriving cannabis economy.   “It shows that the county supports and values us as legitimate contributors to the local economy.” The repeal of the **cannabis tax** is expected to take effect in the coming weeks once county officials finalize the paperwork. When that happens, Humboldt County cultivators will no longer receive Measure S **cannabis tax** bills — a long-awaited reprieve for those struggling to keep their operations alive. The end of the **cannabis tax** marks a turning point for Humboldt County, once known as the heart of California’s cannabis cultivation. While challenges remain, this decision reflects a broader effort to stabilize and sustain the local cannabis industry. For many farmers, it’s not just about saving money — it’s about saving a way of life built on decades of cultivation and community. As the state continues to reexamine its cannabis regulations, Humboldt’s move to eliminate its **cannabis tax** could inspire other regions to follow suit, ensuring that California’s cannabis farmers can continue to thrive in a rapidly changing market.   [by Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vZZEfChngU) [Cannabis Business News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-business-news) ![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=200&height=200&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) #### [Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) At 420 Intel, we cover cannabis legalization news throughout the world, offer reliable information for cannabis business owners, detail technological advances that impact the marijuana industry, cover marijuana rallies from across the globe, and everything in between. - - - [Cannabis Laws](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-laws) [![Prediction: President Trump Will Legalize Marijuana in 2026](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ringo-hoffmann-5YcxZ8XIfE0-unsplash-1.jpg?width=550&height=395&name=ringo-hoffmann-5YcxZ8XIfE0-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://420intel.com/blog/prediction-president-trump-will-legalize-marijuana-in-2026) - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - 6 October 2025 #### [Prediction: President Trump Will Legalize Marijuana in 2026](https://420intel.com/blog/prediction-president-trump-will-legalize-marijuana-in-2026) ### President Trump Signals Possible Shift Toward Marijuana Legalization On Monday, a surprising by... 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