April cannabis sales in Massachusetts fell short of the $154 million sold in March, but still had an impressive showing with $150 million sold.
In April, Massachusetts recorded a total of $150 million in legal cannabis sales, a slight decrease from the $154 million reported in March. Despite this modest drop, the figure remains robust, contributing to a year-to-date total of $517 million in sales. This accumulation brings the all-time sales figure to a remarkable $6.06 billion, according to data from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC).
Of the total sales in April, $16.5 million was attributed to medical cannabis patients, while the remaining $133.3 million was for recreational use. The average price per gram of cannabis was $5.36, a modest increase of $0.02.
The range of products included in the sales data spans dried cannabis flower, concentrates, and a variety of cannabis-infused products like edibles, tinctures, and topicals.
According to the CCC, the Massachusetts cannabis market currently boasts 634 active strains, reflecting the diverse selection available to consumers. Cannabis was legalized in Massachusetts in 2016, permitting individuals aged 21 and over to possess up to an ounce of cannabis and grow up to six plants for personal use. The first licensed cannabis store opened in 2018. Recreational cannabis purchases are subject to an excise tax of 10.75%, in addition to the standard statewide sales tax of 6.25%, whereas medical cannabis sales are exempt from both taxes.
According to the results of polling released last week, 79% of voters in Massachusetts believe the state’s marijuana legalization law has had positive results.
Last month the Governor’s Council gave approval to a plan introduced last month by Governor Maura T. Healey that would pardon hundreds of thousands of misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions.
