Orange County City Looks to Recoup Lost Revenue Through Cannabis Sales

Orange County City Looks to Recoup Lost Revenue Through Cannabis Sales
Catalyst Cannabis Company marijuana samples in Santa Ana, Calif., on Feb. 18, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jack Bradley
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Costa Mesa is moving forward with its cannabis retail plans as it tries to offset revenue lost amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

During a Feb. 23 special study session, city council will discuss a staffing plan for implementing Costa Mesa’s retail cannabis tax. The move comes after voters last November passed a ballot measure that will allow the city to permit storefront sales of the drug.