In this Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 photo Donnie Anderson, a Los Angeles medical marijuana cultivator, retailer and co-owner of Western Caregivers dispensary poses for a photo in Los Angeles at one of his shops. Anderson predicted the high level of state taxation next year is "just going to help the illicit market thrive." He said more needs to be done to cut the cost for medical users, many of whom won't be able to absorb a big price jump. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)