US EditionRecreational Marijuana Sales Begin in Delaware: Here Is What You Need to Know
DELAWARE, AUG 1 – Delaware begins regulated recreational marijuana sales with a 15% tax and cash or debit payment limits across 13 licensed locations, aiming to boost revenue and jobs.
- Delaware launched legal cannabis retail operations for individuals aged 21 and older on August 1, 2025, with 13 authorized dispensaries available throughout the state.
- In April 2023, Delaware's legislature approved marijuana legalization, with draft regulations introduced in May 2024 and finalized following two rounds of public feedback in September 2024.
- All licensed recreational sellers are converted medical marijuana dispensaries required to maintain medical operations, with some locations remaining medical-only for now.
- Consumers may purchase up to one ounce of marijuana flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or 750 milligrams of THC in edibles, with strict possession and public use restrictions still in place.
- The rollout reflects extensive regulatory work, aims to build a safe market, and expects more shops to open in the coming months to benefit Delaware residents.
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Delaware will officially begin adult-use cannabis sales on August 1, 2025, marking the long-awaited transition into a regulated recreational market by converting select medical dispensaries.Cannabis was legalized in Delaware in April 2023, but commercial sales were delayed amid licensing, zoning, and background-check hurdles . As of August 1, medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses will be the first venues selling to adult-use co…
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