IndustryDevelopments | International & State California A long-debated bill to open California markets to CBD food and drinks is winning applause from hemp activists and marijuana operators who have watched low-THC cannabis products flood store shelves with little safety regulation. The new law could open the floodgates for marijuana businesses to begin selling hemp goods as well. But not everyone is on board with the measure: a coalition of hemp farmers is already preparing a lawsuit, largely over the unclear path for smokable hemp and CBD vapes, two of the most profitable uses for hemp flower. Colorado A ballot question going before state voters in November aims to raise taxes on recreational marijuana products. If voters approve Initiative 25-also called the Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program (LEAP) Initiative-a new 3% sales tax will go into effect Jan. 1 and increase to 5% by January 2024. The state already has a 15% excise tax and a 15% sales tax for adult-use marijuana products. The tax change would have no effect on medical marijuana prices. Koray Horti Guru is a powerful LED Grow Lights control system: Max 8 channels, independent control and adjustment of spectrum and PPFD Easy settings and timeline settings to control your plant lights 56 MJBizMagazine | October 2021