California’s cannabis excise tax has increased from 15% to 19%. It’s an adjustment that many businesses say could be detrimental to an already struggling industry. Read more:

C alifornia's cannabis excise tax is set to increase from 15% to 19% on all products beginning July 1. It's an increase that some business owners feel would stunt the growth of the state's cannabis industry. People packed in and stocked up at Off the Charts in Manteca on Monday. It's one of the new and few marijuana dispensaries in the city.

Californians will now pay for more legal cannabis products after a new state excise tax. This 19% tax goes into effect July 1, which is a 4% increase from the original 15% excise tax. Double Eye Dispensary in Cathedral City says its been preparing customers for the tax increase,