--- title: New Law Eases Taxes for California Cannabis Companies description: California cannabis rolls back taxes to 15%, aiming to boost legal sales and support businesses amidst concerns over reduced funding for public programs. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/elsa-olofsson-uzpqxrK6t2Q-unsplash-1.jpg --- [![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) # New Law Eases Taxes for California Cannabis Companies - [![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 Laws](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-laws) - 24 September 2025 California cannabis businesses are experiencing another major shift as Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 564, rolling back cannabis **taxes** beginning October 1. This change reverses the summer hike that raised excise **taxes** from 15% to 19%, bringing them back down to 15% through 2028. Supporters say the new policy is a lifeline for dispensaries and growers, while critics fear the loss in **tax** revenue could hurt public programs. The California cannabis industry has been under pressure for years. High **taxes** have been blamed for pushing consumers into the unregulated market, where products are not tested or monitored. By reducing **taxes**, the state hopes to keep more shoppers at licensed dispensaries and protect thousands of jobs tied to California cannabis cultivation and retail. Many brands in the state argue that the cost burden created by high **taxes** was making it impossible to survive.   Lower **taxes** mean shops can offer more competitive prices, making legal products more attractive than illicit ones. This shift could strengthen the regulated market, increase safety standards, and keep small businesses afloat. For many owners, this is the relief the California cannabis industry desperately needs. Yet not everyone is cheering. Critics of the policy warn that cutting **taxes** on California cannabis will shrink funding for key programs like childcare, education, and community reinvestment. These programs depend heavily on cannabis **tax** revenue. If the state collects less from California cannabis **taxes**, officials may have to find money elsewhere—or cut services altogether. Still, dispensaries and growers see the measure as essential for survival. High **taxes** have long been cited as one of the biggest challenges in California cannabis. By reducing these **taxes**, the state may finally bring more businesses into compliance and shrink the black market. California cannabis remains one of the largest regulated markets in the world, but its long-term success depends on balancing fair **taxes** with reliable funding for public services. Whether this rollback proves to be a smart move or a costly gamble will become clearer in the coming years. 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