
Are Dispensary Taxes Too High? Why Customers Are Choosing Canna Dos
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Canna Dos is a worker-owned hemp company in North Carolina. Every gram of flower, gummy, pre-roll, and vape is Farm-Bill compliant, third-party tested, and ships free to all fifty states. Outside North Carolina there is no tax at checkout, so the price you see is the final price you pay. The result is a combination of high potency and low cost that most storefront dispensaries cannot match.
Potency and Price Compared
Product |
Canna Dos strength |
Canna Dos price |
Typical dispensary strength¹ |
Typical dispensary price* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Flower (3.5 g) |
30–35 % total THC |
$24.99 – $29.99 USD |
25–30 % total THC (medical only) |
$68–$100+ USD |
Liquid-diamond vape (2 g) |
90 % total THC |
$39.99 USD |
70–85 % THC (1 g cart) |
$60–$80 USD |
Gummies |
30 mg per piece |
$29.99 USD |
5–15 mg per piece |
$30–$60 USD |
*Dispensary figures include the retail price plus the state cannabis excise tax. Average potency ranges gathered from Leafly’s strain guide and recent dispensary menus.
Nationwide Legal Shipping to All 50 States
Thanks to federal hemp laws, Canna Dos can legally ship THCa flower and Delta 9 edibles to customers in all 50 states. Discreet home delivery offers a lifeline for those without local access to cannabis.
One of the biggest advantages of Canna Dos is that we ship nationwide, legally. How is this possible? The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp (cannabis with ≤0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight) federally legal. As long as products remain under that 0.3% Δ9 THC threshold before use, they are considered Farm Bill compliant THC and can be sold and shipped across state lines. In practical terms, our THCa flower looks, smells, and smokes just like dispensary cannabis  – because it is cannabis – the only difference is it hasn’t been heated (activated) yet. Once you light or vape it, the THCa converts to Delta 9 THC, delivering the same effects as high-grade dispensary weed while still originating from a federally legal product.
What this means for you is access, no matter where you live. We deliver to all 50 states under federal law. If you’re in a state with strict marijuana laws – say Texas, which has no recreational dispensaries – you’re not out of luck. In fact, Texas recently saw an attempt to ban hemp-derived THC products fail, as a proposed ban was vetoed in mid-2025. That means Texans (and residents of other restrictive states) can legally order potent THCa flower, Delta 9 gummies, and more from Canna Dos to be shipped right to their door. No need to drive across state lines or resort to dubious sources – we bring a legal cannabis alternative straight to you.
Even in fully legal states like California or Colorado, Canna Dos offers a compelling option. Why? Because our products let you bypass some of the hassles of brick-and-mortar dispensaries (like high taxes and limited selection). Whether you lack local access or just prefer the convenience, Canna Dos ensures you get quality, lab-tested THC products delivered safely and discreetly.
No Taxes for Customers Outside NC – The Tax-Free Advantage
Another major reason it pays to shop with Canna Dos: you pay no cannabis taxes at checkout. We are based in NC, and because it’s a destination state, we’re only required to collect sales tax from customers within North Carolina. Everyone else gets the tax-free advantage. In other words, we essentially offer no-tax THC shopping for the vast majority of our customers. The price you see on our site is the price you pay – no surprise excise taxes or exorbitant dispensary fees added on.
This is a huge money-saver. In many legal states, buying cannabis means paying steep taxes – often 20–30% or more on top of the product price. For instance, California imposes a 15% excise tax (rising to 19% in 2025) plus state and local sales taxes, which can push the total tax burden to as high as 50% at retail. Other states like Washington have a 37% cannabis excise tax on the sticker price. That means a $60 eighth in a dispensary might cost you $75+ after taxes. We help customers avoid that cost entirely. With Canna Dos, if you’re ordering outside NC, you pay $0 in tax – a true tax-free cannabis experience.
Think about what that means for your wallet: if you spend $100 on products at a local shop in a legal state, you might be charged $130 by the end of the transaction. With us, $100 worth of product is $100 out the door, period. Over time, those savings really add up. We believe in providing fair, accessible pricing – and part of that is not charging people an arm and a leg in taxes. Canna Dos was founded to help consumers get quality cannabis on their terms, and avoiding hefty recreational taxes is a big part of delivering on that mission. The bottom line: when you shop with us, you keep more of your money and get the most value for every dollar.
Quick State-by-State Savings Guide
Use the list to see why Canna Dos is the easier, cheaper option where you live. “Excise” means the extra cannabis tax added before ordinary sales tax.
State |
Dispensary hurdle |
Canna Dos advantage |
---|---|---|
AK |
50 USD per ounce cultivation tax |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
AL |
No adult-use stores |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
AZ |
16 % retail excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
AR |
Medical only |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
CA |
15 % excise plus local add-ons up to 30 % |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
CO |
15 % wholesale and 15 % retail excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
CT |
THC-based excise up to 2.75 ¢ per mg in edibles |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
DE |
15 % excise once sales begin |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
FL |
Medical only |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
GA |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
HI |
Adult-use bill pending |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
ID |
Cannabis prohibited |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
IL |
Tiered excise 10–25 % by potency |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
IN |
No dispensaries |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
IA |
No dispensaries |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
KS |
No dispensaries |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
KY |
Medical only |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
LA |
Medical only |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
ME |
10 % excise on retail sales |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MD |
9 % retail excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MA |
10.75 % excise plus local 3 % |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MI |
10 % excise on adult-use sales |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MN |
10 % excise starting 2025 |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MS |
No adult-use stores |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MO |
6 % state excise plus local up to 3 % |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
MT |
20 % excise on retail sales |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NE |
No dispensaries |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NV |
15 % wholesale and 10 % retail excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NH |
Possession legal, no stores |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NJ |
Effective tax near 20 % after fees |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NM |
12 % excise rising to 18 % |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NY |
13 % retail excise plus potency surcharge |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
NC |
No dispensaries |
State tax only, no shipping fee |
ND |
No adult-use sales |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
OH |
10 % adult-use excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
OK |
Medical only |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
OR |
17 % excise plus optional 3 % local |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
PA |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
RI |
13 % retail excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
SC |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
SD |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
TN |
No dispensaries |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
TX |
No dispensaries, recent hemp-ban veto keeps products legal |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
UT |
Medical only |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
VT |
14 % retail excise |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
VA |
21 % excise when retail begins |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
WA |
37 % retail excise, highest in the nation |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
WV |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
WI |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
WY |
No adult-use program |
No dispensary tax, no shipping fee |
*Numbers reflect statewide rates before ordinary sales tax. Local taxes can raise totals further.
Lower Prices and Higher Potency than Dispensaries
Canna Dos not only saves you money on taxes and shipping, but our base prices themselves are often lower than dispensary prices for equal or better quality. We’re able to offer affordable hemp flower and edibles because we operate efficiently online and don’t deal with the huge overhead costs (and taxes) that state-licensed stores do. The result is premium, high-potency products at prices that dispensaries can’t easily match.
For example, our flagship Canna Dos House Flower strains (available in Sativa, Hybrid, and Indica) are just $29.99 for 3.5 grams (⅛ oz). Each batch is truly top-shelf: our recent House Sativa (Trop Cherry) tested at 30.62% Total THC, and our House Hybrid (OG Chem) came in at 34.9% Total THC – much higher potency than what most recreational users typically find in dispensaries. Yet, you’re paying under $30 an eighth for these strains, a price usually reserved for low-end or mid-range flower at best in retail shops.
Trust, Transparency, and Quality Assurance
Shopping with Canna Dos gives you peace of mind because we prioritize trust and transparency at every step. All our products are third-party lab tested for potency and purity, and we make those lab reports (Certificates of Analysis) available for you to review. We want you to know exactly what you’re getting. The cannabinoid content we advertise is backed by real analysis, and we screen for contaminants to ensure everything is safe. Quality control is huge for us; we set ourselves apart by offering meticulously crafted, lab-tested products that match or exceed dispensary standards.
Why Strength Matters
- Higher potency often means you use less product to reach the same effect.
- For budget-minded consumers that translates into more sessions per dollar.
- An eighth of Canna Dos House Flower can deliver comparable relief or enjoyment to top-shelf dispensary bud while costing less than half, once taxes and shipping are included.
Convenient, Private, and Hassle-Free Experience
Canna Dos offers stronger flower, more potent edibles, and industry-leading vapes at prices that undercut dispensaries even before tax. Free shipping and almost universal tax-free checkout add another layer of savings. Compare the numbers above with your local store and see how much you keep in your pocket when you order from Canna Dos.