Proposed change to the cannabis occupational tax from a $5 flat…
Town of PaoniaColorado- Detected
- Aug 19, 2026
- 80 days ago
- Sector
- Legal & Compliance
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Proposed change to the cannabis occupational tax from a $5 flat fee per transaction to a 5% percentage-based fee, to be placed on the November ballot.
Cannabis business owners argue the flat fee makes them uncompetitive with neighboring towns and disproportionately affects small purchases. They also request the removal of a $25,000 surety bond requirement after a few years of good payment history and a reduction in the number of permitted dispensaries from three to two.
From the meeting
- Source
- 08/18/2026 Board Work Session
- Meeting date
- August 19, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Paonia
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