Washington Recreational Marijuana Sales Numbers Decline For First Time

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By Johnny Green

The State of Washington legalized recreational marijuana in November 2012. But it wasn’t until July 2014 until recreational marijuana sales started. After the delayed start of recreational marijuana sales, recreational marijuana sales numbers in Washington climbed steadily month after month. That streak ended last month when sales numbers took a dip in Washington for the first time. Per Marijuana Business Daily:

Retail shops reported $31.4 million in cannabis sales in July, down almost 6% from June, according to data from the state Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Monthly sales had risen dramatically this year until July, more than doubling from January through June as the market hit it stride and more shops opened up.

Despite the July dip, sales so far this year total around $170 million, putting the state on pace to surpass $300 million for the year.

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