The Higher The THC Levels, The Higher The State Tax? - A Boom Or Bust For The Cannabis Industry?

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Ko legalna industrija konoplje začne cveteti, se na obzorju pojavi nova grožnja: strašen davek na moč. Trgovci na drobno in potrošniki bi občutili ščepec kot izdelki z višje ravni THC, psihoaktivna spojina v konoplja bi bila obdavčena po višji stopnji. This buzzkill of a tax would target the very heart of what makes cannabis so beloved - its potency.

Imagine walking into your favorite cannabis dispensary, only to find that your go-to strain now comes with a hefty price tag thanks to the potency tax. The once affordable indulgence now feels like a luxury, forcing you to settle for a less potent option. It's like ordering a craft beer only to discover it's been watered down to save on taxes.

But it's not just consumers who will feel the sting of this tax. Small business owners and independent farmers, who often operate on slim margins, would also be hit hard. They may need more resources to navigate the complexities of such a tax, leading to a further concentration of the industry in the hands of a few large corporations.

New York's new recreational cannabis tax system

As New York's recreational cannabis market lights up, one aspect has sparked fiery debate - the tax system. Like a puff of smoke, some fear it will blow out the flame of licensed businesses, chasing consumers to seek cheaper deals from illicit dealers.

Decembrska bela knjiga dveh newyorških davčnih odvetnikov je podžgala zaskrbljenost tik pred uradnim začetkom prodaje konoplje za rekreacijo 29. decembra. Napovedovali so in žal se je uresničilo, da bo legalna osmina cveta konoplje v New Yorku s 30% THC-jem stala 75 dolarjev. Visoka cena za preprosto razvajanje in takšna, ki bi lahko potrošnike spodbudila k iskanju bolj zelenih pašnikov pri nezakonitih prodajalcih.

Housing Works, začetnik s strani države odobrenih trgovcev s konopljo v petih okrožjih, je odprl svoja vrata nestrpnim strankam, ki so pripravljene izkusiti zakonite vrhunce. Vendar pa so se cene izkazale za malce neumne, saj so nihale zaradi davki na podlagi moči THC. The nonprofit's online menu offered a range of options, from the subtle 19% THC costing $40 to the more potent 27% costing $60. But like a hidden trap door, an additional 13% excise tax would be added, bringing the final price range between $45 to $68, respectively.

Z rastjo zakonitega trga konoplje rastejo tudi skrbi glede cen. Podatki z drugih trgov marihuane za rekreacijo kažejo, da so kupci občutljivi na ceno in so pripravljeni plačati samo 10 % do 15 % premije nad cenami na nezakonitem trgu.

This information guides the paper authored by attorneys James Mann and Jason Klimek. They suggest that for the legal market to thrive, prices must remain competitive with the underground market, as customers won't be willing to pay more for the same product.

It's a delicate balancing act, ensuring that prices are fair for consumers and retailers. The legal cannabis market is still young, and prices must be set correctly to avoid driving customers back to the black market.

V popolnem nasprotju so ulični prodajalci brez licence v New Yorku ponujali osmine konoplje po najnižjih cenah, pri čemer je Green Market Report ugotovil, da so se cene gibale od 10 do 45 dolarjev.

To, skupaj s pomanjkanjem uveljavljanja proti podzemnemu trgu, lahko ohromi trgovce na drobno z državno licenco, zlasti manjša podjetja, ki so slabše kapitalizirana. Klimek in Mann trdita, da bi jima to lahko preprečilo, da bi se uveljavila na trgu, še preden bi sploh imela priložnost za vzlet.

The Situation Isn't Too Dire.

Charles King, izvršni direktor podjetja Housing Works, je optimističen glede prihodnosti legalnih trgovcev s konopljo. Prepričan je, da bodo podjetja lahko preživela, dokler se bodo držala trdnega maloprodajnega poslovnega načrta in kapitalizirala turistični trg.

Verjame, da potrošniki razumejo, da ko plačajo za legalno konopljo, plačajo kakovost, davke in vse druge stroške, povezane z reguliranim in licenčnim trgom. Še vedno je prepričan, da lahko zakoniti trgovci s konopljo uspevajo kljub konkurenci s podzemnih trgov.

Despite King's optimism, he acknowledges that there will need to be a greater focus on enforcement against the illegal competition by the government. This is a significant task, as many unlawful operators have already established brand recognition by selling legally produced but illegally shipped cannabis from California and Oregon, such as the well-known SoCal brand Jungle Boys.

Joe Lustberg, poslovodni partner pri Upwise Capital, je povedal, da je nedavno naletel na to blagovno znamko v dimnici. Prebivalce New Yorka, kot je Lustberg, lahko zamikajo te nezakonite, a znane možnosti, zaradi česar je za državne organe še toliko bolj pomembno, da zatrejo nezakoniti trg.

"It's a tough situation for legal cannabis operators competing with the smoke shop next door, which can sell California eighths for $30. Asides from that, the weed is better than what they're selling at Housing Works," said Joe Lustberg.

The legislature may also change the tax structure, as improving the system to be more business-friendly is a top priority for industry interests in Albany, including the Cannabis Association of New York. With the current tax system, it's hard for licensed retailers to compete with illicit operators who can offer better prices and products.

Po besedah gojiteljice konoplje v zvezni državi New York in članice upravnega odbora Združenja za konopljo v New Yorku (CANY), Brittany Carbone, je prepričana, da se država zaveda problema z davkom na moč in je odprta za reforme. Pojasnila je, da je dobro ugotovljeno, da razumnejše davčne strukture vodijo do višjih odkupnih cen v legalnih ambulantah. In to na koncu povzroči neto pozitiven dobiček države glede davčnih prihodkov.

Even if the tax structure doesn't change, cannabis attorney Lauren Rudick said, the THC-based potency tax will probably encourage the creation and sale of a more diverse range of cannabinoid products that don't rely only on THC to please consumers. And that could be just what the burgeoning industry needs: more product variety.

Odvetnica za konopljo Lauren Rudick meni, da bo davek na potenco na osnovi THC-ja verjetno spodbudil razvoj in prodajo širšega nabora kanabinoidnih izdelkov, ki bodo pritegnili potrošnike, ne da bi se zanašali zgolj na THC, tudi če davčna struktura ostane nespremenjena. To bi lahko bilo pomembno pozitivno za nastajajočo industrijo konoplje, saj bi strankam omogočili večjo izbiro izdelkov.

zaključek

Ko se legalni trg konoplje v New Yorku oblikuje, je davek na moč postal sporno vprašanje. Kritiki trdijo, da bi to lahko potrošnike usmerilo k cenejšim podzemnim trgovcem, kar bi spodkopalo licenčna podjetja. Vendar pa drugi vidijo možnost, da bi davek spodbudil inovativnost in raznolikost v industriji, pri čemer se razvija in prodaja širši nabor kanabinoidnih izdelkov, da bi pritegnili stranke. Samo čas bo pokazal, ali se bo davek izkazal za veliko uničenje za sankcionirane trgovce s konopljo na drobno ali pa bo utrl pot uspešnemu legalnemu trgu. Ne glede na to se bo industrija med nadaljnjim razvojem soočala z izzivi, a z nekaj ustvarjalnosti bi se lahko dvignila nadnje in zacvetela.