The state Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Thursday did not approve allowing existing medical marijuana dispensaries to start selling for the recreational market.
Most observers expect that to be where the first sales take place on the regulated market, but so far, the commission has held back, expressing concern that the increased demand could hurt medical marijuana patients.
Jeff Brown, executive director of the commission, said sales are on the way but there remain issues to address.
Eight medical cannabis facilities have applied for a special license to sell to the general public. Each has the required municipal approval and a plan to ensure there is enough product for medical customers, but according to Brown, more still needs to be done before his staff can recommend the licenses for approval.