There was $181 million worth of marijuana sold in December, a monthly record for Illinois.
According to data just released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, $153.9 million in recreational marijuana sold in December, in addition to $27.9 million in medical marijuana sold during the same period. The combined $181.8 million was around $17 million more than the previous month, and 7% more than the previous December.
Of the $153 million in recreational (“adult use”) marijuana sales for December, $36 million was purchased by those visiting from outside the state, while $117.9 million was purchased by Illinois residents. Only patients who reside in Illinois can use medical marijuana dispensaries.
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