Delaware adult-use cannabis sales set to begin on August 1!

Adult-use cannabis sales in Delaware will begin on August 1, 2025! Adults 21 and older will be allowed to purchase up to one ounce of cannabis. 

You can check out where adults will be allowed to buy cannabis here on the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner's website. The 13 locations listed are existing compassion centers. New businesses have been licensed but it will take some time for them to get up and running. 

It has been a long road to get to this point. 

After years of effort, legalization made it to then-Governor John Carney’s desk in Spring of 2022. Carney vetoed the bill, and an override fell short. After more supportive lawmakers were elected in 2022, legalization again made it to his desk — this time with a solidly veto-proof majority. On April 21, 2023, then-Governor John Carney (D) allowed adult-use legalization to become law without his signature, despite his opposition. 

Delaware’s cannabis market initially took steps ahead of schedule. In 2024, the legislature and governor approved legislation to allow existing compassion centers to convert to dual-use. The state accepted applications for new businesses early, starting August 19, 2024. However, the momentum came to a halt when an issue arose with FBI fingerprint-based background checks for cannabis workers, slowing the start date. On April 24, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer (D) signed HB 110 into law to address the issue. 

We are grateful to Representative Ed Oskinski (D) and Senator Trey Pardee (D) for championing legalization in Delaware, and before them, former Sen. Margaret Rose Henry and Rep. Helene Keeley.

MPP is a part of the Delaware Cannabis Policy Coalition, which led the charge to end prohibition in Delaware for years. From organizing lobby days, rallies, and town halls, testifying in key committees, retaining contract lobbyists, conducting media outreach, voter guides, and so much more, we’re proud to have worked alongside incredible volunteer advocates to play a leading role in reaching this historic moment.

Thanks to everyone who raised their voices to advance legalization in Delaware!