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California Tax Agency Recovers $168 Million in Illicit Cannabis and Tobacco

5 Aug 2026 1:12 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's tax agency, CDTFA, has seized $168 million in illicit cannabis and tobacco since 2019, including $22 million this year. This effort protects legal businesses, recovers vital tax revenue, and strengthens regulated markets across the state.

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