WEED TAX NIXED: Humboldt County Supervisors Zero Out Measure S, Citing Industry Woes

WEED TAX NIXED: Humboldt County Supervisors Zero Out Measure S

Citing industry woes, the Humboldt County Supervisors have eliminated the cultivation tax.

Longtime Humboldt County cannabis farmers Tom and Karen Hessler, once featured on CNBC, addressed the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.

The market has “completely crashed” amid rampant overproduction statewide.

The Board of Supervisors agreed to eliminate the tax, which was established by Measure S nine years ago, imposing a tiered cultivation tax of $1 to $3 per square foot.

Author's summary: Humboldt County cancels weed tax due to industry issues.

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