Tax & FinanceNational-Jul 9, 2026

Hawaii Police Department's Recognition Of Medical Marijuana Patients' Gun Rights Is Long Overdue (Op-Ed)

Key Takeaway

"A lawful medical cannabis patient should not be automatically presumed unfit. A constitutional right should not be denied by stereotype. A permit decision should be based on the person, the facts, and the law-not prejudice." By Jim Berg, Greener Healing Ways For many years, lawful medical cannabis patients in Hawaiʻi County have lived under a

What This Means for Cannabis Businesses

Tax developments like this directly impact the bottom line for every cannabis operator. With Section 280E creating effective tax rates above 70% for many businesses, any shift in federal tax policy - whether through rescheduling, court rulings, or IRS guidance - can mean the difference between profitability and closure. Cannabis business owners should work closely with a specialized CPA to understand how these changes affect their specific situation.

This analysis is based on reporting by Marijuana Moment. Read the original article. CannaBizGuide provides original commentary and analysis - this is not legal or tax advice.