How does Cannabis pricing Differ State to State?

What is happening? States that have legalized cannabis have taken varying methods of taxation which has led to pricing for the same 1/8 of weed to be  $41.39 in Las Vegas, but $48.48 in Los Angeles

Why is this important? Generally there is up to a 15% deviation among prices between states.

How will this be important? Within a state the deviation is related to local tax rates. Aspen has 21% and Fort Collins 19%

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