The Illicit Cannabis Market Will Always Win? – Calfornia Gives Up Fighting Black Market Weed, Asks for New Ideas!

Despite these optimistic projections, California’s illegal cannabis market has remained robust. Estimates suggest that unlicensed growers account for approximately 80% of the state’s cannabis production. This thriving black market poses a direct challenge to licensed operators, undermining their ability to compete due to lower prices and fewer regulatory burdens.