Delaware Opens 12 Recreational Marijuana Stores Statewide

Delaware has officially launched recreational marijuana sales at 12 locations across the state, following legalization in April 2023. The first stores to open were existing medical dispensaries with conversion licenses, now serving adults 21 and over with products such as flower, vapes, and edibles. Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin emphasized the industry's potential to fund schools, infrastructure, and public health while working to address social equity and the legacy of the war on drugs. Customers celebrated the convenience and safety of legal purchases, expressing optimism for local economic benefits. Strict rules remain in place, including possession limits and bans on public use or crossing state lines with cannabis. More dispensaries are expected to open as Delaware continues to expand its regulated marijuana market.