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What happens when a state taxes its own cannabis market out of existence?That’s the question Michigan’s industry is facing after lawmakers approved a 24% wholesale cannabis tax, a move projected to raise $420 million annually — but one that could push many operators to the brink.In this episode of TDR Cannabis in 5 presented by Dutchie, host Shadd Dales breaks down why this tax hike has sparked protests, legal threats, and fears of an industry collapse. Michigan’s market has already been hammered by unlimited licensing, plunging wholesale prices, and oversaturation. Now, this new tax could trigger what some analysts are calling “consolidation through policy” — where only large, well-capitalized companies survive while independent operators disappear.The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association is preparing a constitutional challenge, arguing lawmakers violated the 2018 voter-approved framework by changing taxation rules without public consent. If the case moves forward, it could set one of the most important cannabis legal precedents in the country — determining whether states can rewrite the financial rules of legalization after the fact.This isn’t just about Michigan. It’s a warning for every state balancing tax revenue with market stability. When governments treat cannabis like an ATM instead of an industry, they risk collapsing the very system legalization was meant to build.#MichiganCannabis #CannabisTax #MarijuanaNews #CannabisIndustry #WeedMarket #CannabisCrash #MarijuanaTax #CannabisCollapse #MichiganMarijuana #CannabisPolicy #WeedNews #MarijuanaMarketWant to see last week's recap?   • Weekly Recap: Trump Cannabis Post Sparks S...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • Republican Senators Push Trump Administrat...     • The Cannabis Gun Rights Ruling That Could ...     • Florida ENDS Plain Smell Doctrine for Cann...     • California Just Reset the National Cannabi...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:

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