The Department of Revenue\u2019s Marijuana Enforcement Division reported that recreational marijuana sales represented a 6% increase compared to the previous single-month recreational sales record of $149 million set in May, The Denver Post reported.<\/p>\n
Last June, recreational marijuana shops sold about $122 million in products, and only surpassed $140 million once before this year in August 2019, officials said. That month, dispensaries combined to sell $173 million worth of products.<\/p>\n
Compared to recreational marijuana, medical marijuana sales dropped to $40 million in June after setting a new record high of about $43 million in May.<\/p>\n
Recreational and medical dispensaries combined sold about $200 million worth of products in June, up 3.5% over May\u2019s previous record sales total of $192 million.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn existing adult-use states, there are three main drivers of continued growth,\u201d a BDS Analytics report said. \u201cFurther proliferation of new cannabis products that appeal to the needs and desires of new consumers; improved product availability; and growing acceptance of cannabis use.\u201d<\/p>\n
The state Department of Revenue collected $33.62 million in taxes and fees on cannabis sales and businesses in June, according to state data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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