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Delaware Announces Legal Cannabis Retail Sales Launch Date

DELAWARE, JUL 1 – Delaware launches adult-use recreational marijuana sales through 13 converted medical dispensaries with $4 million in social equity funding to support impacted communities, officials said.

  • On July 1, Delaware's Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced that existing medical marijuana conversion licensees will start legal adult-use cannabis sales on August 1, 2025.
  • Following the 2023 legalization law, Delaware finalized regulations in September 2024, enabling dispensaries to transition under House Bill 408, laying the regulatory groundwork for August sales.
  • 13 medical dispensaries hold conversion licenses; FBI background check delays stalled openings, despite generating $4 million for social equity grants.
  • Delaware's adult-use cannabis sales will begin August 1, generating revenue to support schools, infrastructure, and public health while expanding access to residents and nearly 30 million tourists annually.
  • Delaware’s adult-use cannabis market is expected to boost long-term economic growth and regional competition, attracting customers from neighboring states and supporting community opportunities.
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Delaware live- Delaware News source and current events broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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