In the weeds: Florida's medical cannabis industry on the rise

The Florida medical marijuana market is on fire.

The state, according to a report from industry cannabis information and data website Leafly, “hit its stride in 2019,” posting year-over-year sales growth. The boost was aided, the report says, by Florida “finally allowing” its more than 300,000 registered patients to purchase smokable flower. By year’s end, dispensaries were selling a total of 19,000 ounces per week. “Florida’s total market value (annual gross sales) now approaches $800 million,” the report states, “which puts it within shouting distance of adult-use retail states like Oregon and Washington.”