The launch of adult-use marijuana sales in Rhode Island was “pretty mellow,” without the long lines outside of stores or product shortages often associated with the opening of a new market.
The state’s first legal adult-use marijuana sale happened shortly after a Rise store in Warwick opened at 5:45 a.m. last Thursday, according to Providence TV station WLNE.
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However, Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket might have won the race by inviting a supplier to make a purchase at 5:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, the Providence Journal reported.
Mother Earth co-owner Joe Parkuris told Cranston TV station WJAR that roughly 2,000 customers came through the store between Thursday and Saturday.
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The store is one of five that have transitioned from medical dispensaries to accommodate adult-use sales, which were legalized only six months ago.
Rhode Island’s adult-use market is expected to generate
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