Delaware Levels Playing Field for Cannabis | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Delaware just leveled the playing field for its cannabis industry by overriding the governor’s veto on a landmark bill that caps buffer zones around schools and churches at 500 feet and limits store spacing to half a mile—ending restrictive county rules that blocked new dispensaries. Advocates say this move unlocks growth for small businesses like Patrick Galloway’s, while industry groups celebrate a more stable regulatory environment. Though the governor pushed for local control and revenue sharing, lawmakers prioritized market fairness, clearing a major hurdle for Delaware’s legal cannabis…