Shall Chapter 21 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code be amended to enact both a gross square footage tax of between 25 cents to $35.00 and a gross receipts tax rate up to 10% for cultivating, manufacturing, distributing, selling or testing cannabis and related products to raise between $8 to $12 million to fund public safety, parks, youth and senior services, among other general City services?
2, Orange County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 70.6% yes, 29.4% no (57,726 votes cast)
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The measure amended Santa Ana Municipal Code to establish both a gross square footage tax (25 cents to $35.00) and a gross receipts tax (up to 10%) on cannabis businesses including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, sales, and testing. The taxes were projected to generate $8-12 million annually for general city services including public safety, parks, and youth and senior services.