Visalia City Hall wants its share of the cannabis tax revenue. But the city council isn't ready, at least yet, to consider allowing storefront cannabis sales or, growing sites in the city limits.
Cannabis tax could go to the voters in November
On Monday, June 3, every member of the Visalia City Council voted to introduce an ordinance that will place a range of taxes and levies on all aspects of cannabis-related business. The tax will include, but not be limited to, growing cannabis, selling it, packaging it and delivering cannabis within the city limits. However, city code will continue Visalia's prohibition on recreational cannabis sales in the city.
It seems the council is just preparing for what they fear – or hope – may come.
"The council feels the state is moving forward with more cannabis options, and they'd like to be in the driver's seat," said Leslie Caviglia, Visalia's city manager.
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