Shall the measure adopting an ordinance authorizing the City Council of the City of Atwater to impose a business license tax at a rate of up to fifteen percent (15%) of gross receipts on cannabis businesses and dispensaries, to help fund general municipal services, be adopted?
2, Merced County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 65.3% yes, 34.7% no (6,810 votes cast)
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This measure authorized the City Council of Atwater to impose a business license tax of up to 15% of gross receipts on cannabis businesses and dispensaries to fund general municipal services. The tax revenue would go toward the city's general fund rather than being designated for specific programs.