One Year on, Delaware’s Marijuana Industry Faces Obstacles
The market generated $53.4 million in its first year, far below a projected $281 million, as only one of 20 social-equity growers became active.
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Delaware's First Year Of Legal Marijuana Sales Badly Underperformed Regulators' Lofty Projections
“If we just open stores without more growers online, we’re going to see prices spike, and I don’t think anybody wants to see that.” By Julia Merola and Ella Walker, Spotlight Delaware In 2024, Delaware’s new marijuana regulators granted Louise Shelton two social-equity licenses to grow cannabis for the state’s fledgling recreational market. The licenses were designed to help people who came from areas hardest hit by marijuana prohibition. But tw…
One year on, Delaware's marijuana industry continues to face obstacles, debate
Why Should Delaware Care? One year has passed since Delaware launched adult-use cannabis sales. But debates about whether communities should accept the industry continue. As a result, the recreational market has faced several roadblocks at varying levels of government. In 2024, Delaware’s new marijuana regulators granted Louise Shelton two social-equity licenses to grow cannabis for the state’s fledgling recreational market. The licenses were d…
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GrowCola.comDelaware’s First Year Of Legal Marijuana Sales Badly Underperformed Regulators’ Lofty Projections
"If we just open stores without more growers online, we're going to see prices spike, and I don't think anybody wants to see that." By Julia Merola and Ella Walker, Spotlight Delaware In 2024, Delaware's new marijuana regulators granted Louise Shelton two social-equity licenses to grow cannabis for the state's fledgling recreational market. The licenses were designed to help people who came from areas hardest hit by marijuana prohibition. But tw…
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