To fund general municipal expenses such as police, fire, roads and recreation, shall the City tax cannabis (marijuana) businesses at annual rates not to exceed $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation), 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses, and 4% for all other cannabis businesses; which is expected to generate an estimated $750,000 to $1 million annually and will be levied until repealed by the voters or the City Council?
2, Kings County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 72.2% yes, 27.8% no (13,907 votes cast)
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This measure authorizes the City of Kings to tax cannabis businesses at rates up to $10 per square foot annually for cultivation, 6% of gross receipts for retail, and 4% for other cannabis businesses to fund general municipal services. The tax is expected to generate $750,000 to $1 million annually and continues until repealed by voters or the City Council.