Cannabis Sales Breaking Records During the Pandemic
Even in the midst of a growing Covid-19 crisis in the U.S. and what some are predicting will be a years-long economic recession, several states are posting record-breaking cannabis sales. As outlined in a post on Marijuana Business Daily, at least three states with legal cannabis laws have experienced record growth in cannabis industry sales over recent months.
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Among the states reporting record numbers are Colorado, Illinois (which just launched their adult-use program this year), and Oregon. The month of May saw Colorado cannabis sales reach a record $192 million, an increase of more than $44 million from the previous month.
Oregon set a record in May as well, surpassing the $100 million mark for the first time, at $103 million in marijuana sold. And Illinois passed their previous monthly record of $44 million with $47.6 million in cannabis sales in May.