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    California hikes up taxes on marijuana for 2020

    High taxes on licensed marijuana makes for a more expensive product. Starting January 1, 2020, that tax will go up.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 25, 2019 • 1 min read

    High taxes on licensed marijuana makes for a more expensive product. Starting January 1, 2020, that tax will go up. Industry analysts say that’s only going to make more people buy weed the illegal way, and hurt the pot shops that are trying to follow the rules.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Caleigh Wells

      Former KCRW climate reporter

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      Mike Feuer

      LA city attorney, candidate in 2022 LA mayoral race

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