California legislators are promoting measures to support legal cannabis sales despite known harms. Assembly bill AB 564 aims to reduce the state excise tax on legal cannabis from 19% to 15% until 2030. This effort seeks to stabilize legal pot prices against illegal growers. Studies have linked higher cannabis store density to increased mental health issues among teenagers, questioning the benefits of recreational cannabis. There is ongoing debate regarding the prioritization of cannabis businesses in light of its adverse health effects.
A study co-authored by Kaiser Permanente and Oakland's Public Health Institute indicates teenagers in areas with more cannabis stores suffer significantly higher rates of mental health issues, raising concerns about recreational sales.
California legislators continue to increase cannabis use accessibility despite its well-known negative effects, pushing measures like AB 564 to lower state taxes on legal pot to combat illegal market competition.
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