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CBS News
31-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Legal recreational marijuana sales set to begin Aug. 1 in Delaware
More than two years after legalizing recreational marijuana, Delaware dispensaries will be able to sell to customers starting Friday. Six businesses that were involved in medical sales will be able to begin their recreational sales at a total of 13 locations, Gov. Matt Meyer's office said in a news release. More locations will be opened The drug became legal in the First State after former Gov. John Carney declined to veto two bills concerning the recreational use of the drug. Carney, a Democrat who now serves as mayor of Wilmington, said he opposed legalization out of concern for young people and safety on the state's roads. In 2023, he allowed the bills to pass without a signature after indicating the state had "spent far too much time focused on this issue" and that it was "time to move on." The year prior, he vetoed bills on the same topic, spurring a failed attempt by House Democrats to override his veto. Meyer, Carney's successor, visited a cannabis grow facility operated by First State Compassion in Milford on Wednesday. He and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin also met with students from Delaware Technical Community College who are part of the state's cannabis workforce training initiative, Meyer's office said. He projected the industry would generate $40 million in annual revenue. "The students at Del Tech who are already training to work in this new industry are an indicator that the future is bright. We're committed to doing this the right way — with strong safety standards, quality training, and product testing that ensures Delawareans have access to safe, reliable cannabis. Delaware will truly be the French wine of weed," Meyer said. Delaware opened applications for its license lottery in August 2024, and received 1,269 applications for 125 available licenses — a number that includes 60 recreational grow facilities, 30 retail stores, 30 manufacturing locations and five testing facilities.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MariMed Statement Regarding the Commencement of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Delaware on August 1st
NORWOOD, Mass., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following today's announcement that Delaware will commence adult-use sales of cannabis, MariMed CEO Jon Levine released the following statement: 'We are excited to participate in the expansion of Delaware's cannabis program to include adult-use sales. Our Delaware business unit, First State Compassion ('FSC'), was the first licensed operator in the state 10 years ago, and since then we have proudly served the state's medical cannabis patients. The investments we've made in our facilities, brands, and employees have positioned us to be the leader in what promises to be a strong, high-growth cannabis market. 'We are looking forward to opening our doors to many more residents and the nearly 30 million tourists who visit the state annually. In anticipation of this expansion, we have already made improvements at both of our two FSC dispensaries in Wilmington and Lewes. They ensure we can easily manage the increased customer traffic and continue to deliver the exceptional experience and product selection that our customers love about visiting an FSC location. 'In order to meet this rise in demand, we have also begun scaling production at our cultivation and processing facilities in Wilmington and Milford. That includes Betty's Eddies chews, the number one edible in the state, and our FSC and Nature's Heritage flower brands, which are both top five sellers. 'We thank State Representative Osienski, State Senator Paradee, State Senator Hoffner, and Marijuana Commissioner Sanderlin for their leadership in growing Delaware's cannabis industry in a safe and responsible manner for both consumers and operators.' About MariMedMariMed Inc. is a leading multi-state cannabis operator, known for developing and managing state-of-the-art cultivation, production, and retail facilities. Our award-winning portfolio of cannabis brands, including Betty's Eddies™, Bubby's Baked™, Vibations™, InHouse™, and Nature's Heritage™, sets us apart as an industry leader. These trusted brands, crafted with quality and innovation, are recognized and loved by consumers across the country. With a commitment to excellence, MariMed continues to drive growth and set new standards in the cannabis industry. For additional information, visit Media Contact:Zach GalassoDPA Communications Email: zach@ (978) 604-5423 Company Contact:Howard SchacterChief Communications Officer Email: hschacter@ (781) 277-0007
