Key takeaways as Delaware begins recreational marijuana market

Hundreds turn out across Delaware for first recreational marijuana sales

Why Should Delaware Care?After almost three years of establishing a recreational marijuana industry,  Delaware will begin its first day of legal adult-use sales on Aug. 1. With 12 dispensaries opening statewide, this new industry is expected to generate $280 million in taxes and fees, which will support other state programs. Dreary skies couldn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of Delawareans who turned out Friday for the first day of recreationa…

Key takeaways as Delaware begins recreational marijuana market

As Delaware rolls out legal sale of cannabis to adults for recreational use, what are the next steps?

Come with us on a tour of opening day of recreational marijuana sales in Delaware

See scenes of customers and workers in three different dispensaries on opening day of recreational marijuana sales in Delaware.

Buyers flow into retail marijuana stores as Delaware launches recreational market

Recreational sales began at 12 medical weed dispensaries that paid $100,000 apiece for conversion licenses. Thirty retail-only stores are coming too.

Delaware sees high demand on first day of recreational marijuana sales

As recreational adult-use marijuana sales began for the first time in Delaware, 12 businesses across the state were prepared to cultivate sales. The post Delaware sees high demand on first day of recreational marijuana sales appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Weed is now legal in Delaware: what you need to know

Delaware state officials announced that the state would become the next state to launch a legal adult-use weed market in 2023. Now, on August 1st, 2025, that market has launched and is ready to begin thriving, with existing medical marijuana operators having first priority in opening dispensaries. Projections suggest that the market could generate at least $40 million annually in tax revenue. RELATED: Can you ship weed? The answer may surprise y…