A new measure will likely pass this week limiting the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles. The measure, titled Proposition D, was put forth by the city council and could cut the number of dispensaries from around 800 down to 135, reports Bloomberg.
The vote was put forth earlier this week as a response to outcries from various Los Angeles communities that claim the legal medical marijuana trade is taking a toll on neighborhoods. According to Bloomberg, early voting returns that came in on Wednesday showed overwhelming support for the measure.
In addition to dispensary restrictions, the new measure will also increase the amount of tax revenue collected on cannabis. Currently, the state takes $50 for $1000 of income from medical marijuana. That number will increase to $60 per $1000 of income, if the measure does pass.
The vote was put forth earlier this week as a response to outcries from various Los Angeles communities that claim the legal medical marijuana trade is taking a toll on neighborhoods. According to Bloomberg, early voting returns that came in on Wednesday showed overwhelming support for the measure.
In addition to dispensary restrictions, the new measure will also increase the amount of tax revenue collected on cannabis. Currently, the state takes $50 for $1000 of income from medical marijuana. That number will increase to $60 per $1000 of income, if the measure does pass.
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