Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch in Delaware

Delaware officially launched adult‑use cannabis sales on August 1, 2025, allowing residents and visitors aged 21 and over to legally purchase recreational marijuana at converted medical dispensaries as the state rolls out its regulated market framework. Adults aged 21 and older in Delaware can now purchase cannabis products from one of 12 licensed retail locations in the state, according to a 6ABC report.

Passed by lawmakers in 2023, the state’s adult-use law caps cannabis possession at one ounce of cannabis flower. Additionally, unlike in the medical program, retail cannabis purchases are taxed at a rate of 15%. Tax funds will be used to support schools, infrastructure, and public health systems in the state.

Earlier this week, Gov. Matt Meyer (D) toured a licensed cannabis cultivation facility alongside Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin to witness “how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors,” the governor’s office said in a press release.

“The recreational cannabis market is a real opportunity to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and allow us to right previous wrongs in our communities. The students at Del Tech who are already training to work in this new industry are an indicator that the future is bright. We’re committed to doing this the right way — with strong safety standards, quality training, and product testing that ensures Delawareans have access to safe, reliable cannabis. Delaware will truly be the French wine of weed.” — Meyer, in a statement

“We are working closely with partners across the cannabis industry to build a framework that is both effective and responsible,” Sanderlin said.