Adult-Use Sales in the Eastern US

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Substitute for Cannabis Sales Bill

The legislation, to allow adult-use dispensary sales in 2027, is in jeopardy of failing after lawmakers declined to take up the governor’s amendments.

Virginia Governor Amends Cannabis Bill to Delay Sales Another 6 Months

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger sent the adult-use sales legislation back to the Legislature, switching the dispensary launch date to July 1, 2027.

Delaware Reports $903K in Cannabis Sales on Opening Weekend

The state’s three-day weekend total included roughly $625,000 in adult-use and $278,000 in medical sales at 14 retail locations.

Delaware to Commence Adult-Use Cannabis Sales on Aug. 1—831 Days Since Legalization

The state’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced the launch date, which had been delayed by trouble with obtaining an FBI service code.

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Dances Around Question on Adult-Use Sales Launch Amid FBI Debacle

The state’s head regulator pointed to local zoning issues, saying a delay in securing a service code for background checks ‘hasn’t slowed us down.’

Illinois Sets Record $2 Billion in Cannabis Sales in 2024

The Prairie States’ retail market grew 2.5% year-over-year, but sales attributed to out-of-state customers are down 20% since 2022.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Reps. Aaron Kaufer and Emily Kinkead are sponsoring the legislation with 15 co-sponsors in the commonwealth.

New York on Pace to Sell $520M of Cannabis in 2024; Could Crack $700M

The state’s recent sales boom features weekly store openings and increased enforcements efforts, marking a U-turn from a dismal 2023.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Legalization Bill, Pointing to Neighboring Ohio

A pair of bipartisan state representatives released a 220-page bill in a memo calling on their colleagues to join them in cosponsoring the legislation.

BDSA Forecasts Global Legal Cannabis Sales to Hit $58 Billion in 2028

The cannabis market intelligence company projects that U.S. sales will account for nearly 80% of that global market share.

New Hampshire Commission Tasked With Studying State-Run Model for Cannabis Sales Completes Work, Offering No Recommendations

Meanwhile, Gov. Chris Sununu has said he would like a limit of 15 stores and a ban on lobbying and political contributions by cannabis licensees.

Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Report $152 Million in June: Seventh-Highest Month on Record

The average retail price per gram for adult-use flower sank to an all-time low in the Bay State.

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