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California’s 2025 Hemp Regulations: What the Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp Means for LA Operators There’s been some confusion floating around about a “hemp bill that raises THC limits for smoke shops.” That’s not what happened. In reality, California (and soon the federal government) just closed the door on most intoxicating hemp-derived products sold outside of licensed cannabis dispensaries. As a broker who helps licensed operators secure retail and cultivation licenses a

Los Angeles Cannabis Operators Facing Massive Tax Debt: Los Angeles cannabis business operators are grappling with an unprecedented tax crisis, owed collectively over $400 million in unpaid taxes. This staggering figure underscores the financial strain many legal operators are under, amid high taxation rates and aggressive enforcement measures by city and state authorities. The unpaid taxes represent a significant obstacle to the industry's growth and legitimacy, threatening