Summary
With new state taxes pushing total cannabis taxation toward 51%, CRIO is fielding licensee fears of closures and black-market growth. A University of Michigan study will document the effects.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Licensees face combined taxation approaching 51%, threatening revenue-sharing and equity programs funded by licensing.
✅Who benefits
Social-equity licensees if technical assistance and security support succeed.
⚠️Who could be affected
Legacy cannabis businesses that may close under the tax burden.
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