Maine Recreational Marijuana Sales Touches $1.4 Mln In First MonthPosted by On

Regulated recreational marijuana retailers in Maine grossed about $1.41 million and made 21,194 transactions during the first month of retail sales in the state.

According to preliminary unaudited sales data released by Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy or OMP, the state collected $140,954 in sales tax during the first 31 days of recreational marijuana sales.

The data covers 31 days of sales from the retail sales launch date of October 9 through November 8, 2020.

“While it is easy to focus solely on the numbers, it is important to note that the Office of Marijuana Policy’s primary objective is maintaining the high standard of public health and safety we have set for the adult use program. We appreciate the commitment our licensees have demonstrated to enact COVID protocols to ensure a safe launch and their continued commitment to these efforts in light of the recent spike in COVID cases in Maine,” said OMP Director Erik Gundersen.

Maine launched legal adult-use marijuana sales on October 9, 2020, almost four years after voters in the state approved a legalization initiative. Maine voters approved recreational marijuana in 2016.

The OMP is part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The agency is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of legalized marijuana, including Maine’s existing Medical Use of Marijuana Program.

According to the OMP data,…

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