Delaware legislators seek feedback on recreational cannabis market
Cannabis industry protests delayed openings for recreational businesses
Supporters of legal cannabis gathered in Dover to call on lawmakers to allow recreational marijuana businesses to open. 3/11/25
Two Delaware lawmakers are seeking input from both consumers and retailers as adult-use cannabis sales are set to begin on Aug. 1. State Sen. Trey Paradee and House Majority Whip Rep. Ed Osienski believe the feedback will be valuable in identifying potential challenges and guiding policy adjustments as the market develops.
To gather input, officials have launched an anonymous online form where Delaware residents can share their experiences with the legal cannabis market. The information gathered will help inform future legislative decisions when the General Assembly reconvenes in 2026.
The outreach follows the 2023 passage of the Marijuana Control Act, which authorized medical marijuana conversion license holders to begin recreational sales. The lawmakers acknowledged that the early days of legal sales may bring growing pains, particularly as retailers adjust to an anticipated surge in demand. They are encouraging consumers to remain patient as the new system takes shape.
Feedback can be submitted anonymously through an online form.
You can contact staff reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.
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