Massachusetts surpasses $3 billion in marijuana sales
The milestone comes only eight months after cannabis sales passed $2 billion.
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 3:17 PM EDT|Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
(WGGB/WSHM) - Marijuana sales in Massachusetts have surpassed $3 billion.
According to the latest report from the Masschusetts Cannabis Commission, the 216 retailers and 11 delivery businesses brought in over $3 billion since the first stores opened in 2018
The milestone comes only eight months after cannabis sales passed $2 billion.
On April 20 - or 4/20, a day of recognition for cannabis users - marijuana retailers alone brought in nearly $6 million.
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