Fresh Cannabis, Newark's first medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors Friday after two years of preparation.
“The residents of Newark and its surrounding areas have been forced to travel far distances to purchase medical cannabis, and we're excited to be able to provide premium product at a much closer location,” said Aaron Epstein, executive vice president for the dispensary's parent company, Compassionate Care Research Institute.
Delaware legalized medical marijuana in 2011, and the Newark dispensary is the state's fourth, joining similar facilities in Wilmington, Smyrna and Lewes.
Fresh Cannabis offers 10 strains of cannabis, which have been growing at the facility since early last year. The business employs 15 full-time staff members and a licensed pharmacist to oversee dispensing operations.
Epstein said the dispensary will likely have 30 strains of cannabis in the next few months and also plans to sell extracts that can be used for making edibles.
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