Delaware officials are touting the “strong rise” in marijuana sales since the recreational market launched, with $7.4 million in purchases reported in the first month since retailers started serving adult consumers.
On Tuesday, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OCM) announced the state’s “strong results” from August, which saw customers “demonstrating broad interest in a variety of products including flower, vapes, edibles, pre-rolls, tinctures, and topicals.”
“The first month of sales reflects both high demand and a smooth rollout, signaling a solid foundation for Delaware’s developing cannabis industry,” OCM said. There was a “strong rise in the sales of adult-use recreational marijuana in the state since its launch.”
As of September, regulators have issued 79 conditional licenses and three active licenses, and OCM said the office “continues its work to strengthen and expand the market,” with additional license approval pending.
The state is also planning to support the industry by distributing Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grants for qualifying licensees. And the office said it is actively carrying out a comprehensive review of the overall cannabis program “to ensure Delaware’s cannabis industry grows safely, sustainably, and equitably.”
Of the $7,354,293 in marijuana sales the state saw last month, the largest
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