Trump is a Businessman, He Will Legalize and Tax Marijuana – The Hidden Costs of Taxes Are Killing the Cannabis Industry

The most immediate effect of these taxes is the increased cost of legal marijuana products. Consumers may find themselves paying significantly more for legal weed compared to what they would pay for illicit products. For example: A gram of cannabis that might cost $10 on the black market could cost upwards of $15 or more in a legal dispensary due to taxes.