The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - From 2021 ‑22 to 2024 ‑25, tobacco tax revenues dropped 14  percent per year —much faster than the 2  percent historical average. Potential explanations for this decline include: A drop in actual tobacco consumption —the flavor ban ’s intended outcome.
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