Why 3 illicit marijuana operators decline to go legal in California

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By Roger FillionJul 19, 2021, 6:30 am215 pts
California is approaching its fourth year of legal recreational marijuana, yet the underground market is as strong as ever and is making it harder for licensed companies to eke out a profit. Saddled by steep regulatory and compliance costs, legal marijuana companies in California can’t compete with illicit…

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