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Delaware’s Weed Market: One Year, Zero New Shops | Dover News
Delaware’s recreational marijuana market turns one with a slow, rocky rollout—no new standalone shops have opened despite licenses being issued, as applicants like Louise Shelton struggle to find compliant locations. Zoning hurdles, financial roadblocks, and political drama—including a vetoed and overridden legislative tweak—have stalled progress. While 13 medical dispensaries now sell recreational weed, first-year sales fell far short of projections, bringing in $53 million instead of the expected $280 million. For reporter Julia Merola, covering this unfamiliar terrain was a steep learning…
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