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Banning, California, Measure L, Marijuana Tax (November 2020)
| Banning Measure L | |
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| Election date November 3, 2020 | |
| Topic Local marijuana tax and City tax | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Referral | Origin Lawmakers |
Banning Measure L was on the ballot as a referral in Banning on November 3, 2020. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a tax of up to 10% on marijuana distribution facilities to provide an estimated $20,289-$405,790 per year for general city services. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a tax of up to 10% on marijuana distribution facilities to provide an estimated $20,289-$405,790 per year for general city services. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure L.
Election results
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Banning Measure L |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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8,042 | 68.57% | ||
| No | 3,687 | 31.43% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure L was as follows:
| “ | In order to raise between $20,289 and $405,790 annually for general municipal services such as public safety, parks, roads, and senior and yourth programs, shall the City of Banning adopt an ordinance imposing a tax on cannabis distribution facilities at an annual rate not to exceed 10% of the distribution facilitiy's gross receipts until ended by voters, with the Cuoncil having discretion to increase or decrease the tax as long as it does not exceed 10%? | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Banning.
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Footnotes
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