US CO: Editorial: Death By Tax

Pueblo Chieftain, 10 Apr 2013 – NOW THAT marijuana has been legalized in Colorado, how much should the state tax pot? A legislative panel which seemingly has antipathy to voter-approved Amendment 64 is recommending the state tax the product by 30 percent of the sales price. The House-Senate panel has agreed to ask voters permission for a 15 percent excise tax plus a 15 percent sales tax.