Delaware Set to Launch Recreational Marijuana Sales on August 1
For the first time in Delaware’s history, recreational marijuana will be legally available for purchase starting August 1. State Marijuana Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin has been working to establish the industry, with a focus on converting existing medical dispensaries to recreational ones. This approach allows stores to continue operating their medical supplies, as required by state law.
Most medical marijuana stores in Delaware have chosen to convert, with some paying a significant upfront cost of over $200,000. Sanderlin praised the efforts of the regulatory team and partners in the industry, saying the launch of recreational sales reflects their tireless work.
However, not all medical dispensaries are converting to recreational. Best Buds, a planned recreational store in Wilmington, was recently issued a cease and desist by the city. The Fresh Cannabis medical dispensaries in Seaford and Milford will remain medical-only due to townwide bans on recreational sales.
The following stores will be selling recreational marijuana in each county:
New Castle County:
* Columbia Care Wilmington – 5606 Concord Pike, Brandywine Hundred
* First State Compassion Wilmington – 37 Germay Drive, near Elsmere
* Field Supply Cannabis & Provisions – 4543 Kirkwood Highway, Milltown
* Fresh Cannabis – 800 Ogletown Road, Newark
* The Farm – 240 S. Dupont Highway, Suite #200A, near New Castle
Kent County:
* Columbia Care Smyrna – 200 S. Dupont Blvd., Smyrna
* Best Buds Dover – 516 Jefferic Blvd., Dover
* The Farm Felton – 105 Irish Hill Road, Felton
Sussex County:
* Best Buds Georgetown – 23 Georgetown Plaza, Georgetown
* First State Compassion Lewes – 12000 Old Vine Blvd., Building 4D, Unit 102, Lewes
* Columbia Care Rehoboth Beach – 36725 Bayside Outlet Drive, Suite 760, Rehoboth Beach
