Legal recreational marijuana sales begin in Delaware
Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
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Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
Six businesses that were involved in medical sales were able to begin their recreational sales at a total of 12 locations, Gov. Matt Meyer's office said.
More than two years after legalizing recreational marijuana, Delaware dispensaries will be able to sell to customers starting Friday.
State Sen. Sharif Street's bill to legalize recreational marijuana has some bipartisan support. It would legalize the drug for anyone 21 and older. Many of Pennsylvania's neighbors, including New Jersey and Delaware, have already legalized adult-use cannabis. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
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Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
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State senators from Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties are sponsoring a bill to legalize marijuana in the state.
While some believe this will bring in a lot of money for the state, not everyone is on board, including Gov. John Carney.
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Gov. Carney made it clear he's still not in support of recreational use but says the focus now at the state level needs to go to other issues.
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Delaware is about to become the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana.
One year after New Jersey legalized marijuana, Atlantic City is celebrating the opening of its first recreational pot dispensary on New York Avenue.
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Atlantic City is opening its first adult-use marijuana dispensary Thursday coinciding with a 4/20 festival happening across the street.
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Curaleaf license to sell recreational marijuana has been renewed in New Jersey following protests by employees and supporters.
House Bill 1 would allow anyone 21 and older to carry one ounce or less of marijuana without being charged.
The bill now heads to Delaware's Senate.
House Bill 1 would allow anyone 21 and older to carry one ounce or less of marijuana without being charged.
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