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Subject: Ordinance Amending Cannabis Business Tax Rates From: Pro Tempore Kalb And Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakl

Detected August 6, 2026 · in Cannabis & Hemp Operators

Oakland is considering an ordinance to amend cannabis business tax rates, specifically modifying Sections 5.04.480 and 5.04.481 of the Municipal Code.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Cannabis & Hemp Operators space on August 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All cannabis businesses operating in Oakland, including cultivators, dispensaries, processors/manufacturers, and hemp-derived THC brands. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cannabis & Hemp Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The ordinance proposes changes to the cannabis business tax rates, but specific new rates or effective dates are not provided in the excerpt.

Who it affects

All cannabis businesses operating in Oakland, including cultivators, dispensaries, processors/manufacturers, and hemp-derived THC brands.

What you must do

Monitor the legislative process and review the full ordinance text for specific rate changes and effective dates.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt.

Source: https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=30324&GUID=D1F9A412-16FF-4D15-9C96-129479BB1E5F

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