Cova-blog-2025 / Compliance

How Much is California Dispensary Sales Tax? (Breakdown)

By Gary Cohen on Sep 7, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Various reports in industry publications have cited cases of “sticker shock” among California cannabis consumers. Between California’s excise tax, regular sales tax, and local business tax, adult-use customers are paying anywhere between 28 and 40 percent cannabis retail taxes on ever …

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How Dispensary Software Helps Navigate Cannabis Compliance

By Faai Steuer on Aug 9, 2023 12:00:00 AM

With the significant expansion and legalization of cannabis across the US, the industry’s growth potential has skyrocketed over the past few years. This rapid development has created a patchwork of regulations across different states, each with its specific laws and compliance criteri …

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Best Practices in Cash Management for Cannabis Dispensaries

By Gary Cohen on Aug 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Running a cannabis dispensary involves handling substantial cash transactions, which makes implementing effective cash management practices critical, especially with the recent crackdown on cashless ATMs and digital payment methods. Neglecting proper cash management exposes your busin …

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Cannabis Payment Compliance: Unmasking Cashless ATM Solutions

By Faai Steuer on Jul 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM

As the cannabis retail industry continues to grow, dispensaries are seeking innovative payment solutions to meet the growing demand for cashless transactions. However, the crackdown on cashless ATM solutions by payment processing networks has raised concerns about the legality and com …

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