In April legal marijuana sales in Connecticut surpassed $21 million.
In April, the third month of legal recreational marijuana sales, there was $21,626,987 in marijuana and marijuana products sold in Connecticut. $11.4 million of this amount came from the legal distribution of medical marijuana, with the remaining $10.2 million coming from recreational marijuana sales. The year-to-date total for legal marijuana in Connecticut is now $75,405,927.
In April patients purchased 314,985 different medical marijuana products. In terms of recreational marijuana products, consumers purchased 259,499 different products. The 314k medical marijuana products sold is a decrease from the 339k sold in March. However, the number of recreational marijuana products sold saw an over 10% increase, up from 234,974.
Under Connecticut’s marijuana law, those 21 and older can possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana which they can purchase from a licensed marijuana retail outlet. They can also grow up to six plants for personal use.
“Today marks a turning point in the injustices caused by the war on drugs, most notably now that there is a legal alternative to the dangerous, unregulated, underground market for cannabis sales,” said Governor Lamont the day legal marijuana sales began. “Together with our partners in the legislature and our team of professionals at the Department of Consumer Protection, we’ve carefully crafted a securely regulated market that prioritizes public health, public safety, social justice, and equity. I look forward to continuing our efforts to ensure that this industry remains inclusive and safe as it develops.”
