Marijuana has been available for recreational use in Massachusetts since late 2018 after it was legalized by voters in 2016. The first recreational marijuana sales took place in Berkshire County in January of 2019 with the opening of Theory Wellness in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and it’s been off to the races since then.
Early last year, it was estimated that there were just over 175 marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts, about 100 of them being recreational and 65 serving medical licenses as well. Everything from edible chocolates to pre-rolled joints and even cannabis drinks is fair game for adults in the Bay State.
While oversaturation has affected the marijuana market in some parts of Massachusetts, the industry is still viable in areas across the state, creating valuable tax revenue for host communities…