October saw the opening of several cannabis marketplaces in the United States.
Maine was the first to do so on Oct. 9 when its long-awaited adult use market came online. Missouri and Virginia followed suit on Oct. 17, with Virginia opening one hour earlier.
Virginia’s market expects to be a lower generating marketplace, offering just edibles, oils and single-dose vape cartridges.
Maine’s and Missouri’s market openings are more in-line with other state markets. While the two states face some similar challenges, each shows signs of promise in the months and years ahead.
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Maine Sees Positivity Despite Supply Concerns
The opening of Maine’s adult use market was delayed for four years — one of the longest waits a state has endured — due to legislative delays, infighting and the COVID-19 pandemic delayed.
Consumers and operators, alike, were frustrated. But the…
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