Four states in the Northeast and Midwest launched adult-use marijuana sales in the past year, while one in the Deep South began medical cannabis sales.
This roundup highlights key developments in the past 12 months in New York, Connecticut, Missouri and Maryland – which all began recreational markets – as well as Mississippi, which launched MMJ sales.
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Despite some setbacks, including a major recall and inventory shortages, the rollouts in Connecticut, Missouri, Maryland and Mississippi have gone fairly smoothly for operators.
New York, by contrast, has been plagued by financial and legal challenges from Day 1, according to industry insiders and MJBizDaily reporting.
Each market snapshot below – listed in chronological order – also showcases recent sales figures for these states, MJBiz Factbook projections and market assessments from local operators:
NEW YORK
Adult-use market launch: Dec. 29, 2022.
Adult-use sales: $110 million through early December 2023.
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