Recreational Cannabis Sales Increased At Start Of COVID-19 Quarantine Rules

Apr 17, 2020 | 4:35 AM

(Canton, IL) — State officials say that recreational cannabis sales are increasing. The industry in the state saw an over one-million dollar jump in sales at the start of COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home orders in March. Medical and recreational dispensaries are considered essential businesses and have remained open during Governor Pritzker’s executive order to stay-at-home.

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