To fund general municipal expenses such as police, fire, roads, and recreation, shall the City tax cannabis (marijuana) businesses at an annual rate not to exceed 10% of gross receipts for all commercial cannabis activities conducted in the City which is expected to generate an estimated $1.2 million to $1.6 million annually and will be levied until repealed by the voters or the City Council?
2, Los Angeles County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 70.3% yes, 29.7% no (4,417 votes cast)
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This measure authorized Los Angeles to impose an annual tax of up to 10% of gross receipts on cannabis businesses operating in the city. The tax revenue would fund general municipal services including police, fire, roads, and recreation, with an estimated annual collection of $1.2 million to $1.6 million.