In Massachusetts there was $145 million in legal marijuana sold in April, according to the Cannabis Control Commission.
In April recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts were $125.3 million, a slight decrease from the $129 million sold in March, but an increase from the $120 million and $114 million sold in January and February. The year-to-date total is now $489.58 million.
In terms of medical marijuana sales, there was $19.9 million sold in April. This is exactly the same as January, a slight increase from February ($18.7 million) and a slight decrease from March ($20.5 million). The year-to-date total is $78.9 million.
The combined $145.2 million sold in April brought in $21 million in tax revenue for the state. Year-to-date tax revenue stands at $83 million. This does not take into account any tax revenue garnered from local taxes.
In Massachusetts it’s legal for those 21 and older to purchase and possess on their person up to one ounce of marijuana. They can possess up to 10 ounces at a private residence, and can also cultivate up to six plants. Marijuana can be purchased from a licensed marijuana retail outlet.
Recreational marijuana receives the following taxes, with medical marijuana exempt:
- A state sales tax: 6.25%
- A state excise tax 10.75%
- A local option tax for cities or towns of up to 3%
