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Marijuana in Arizona: How much was spent on recreational pot in its first year since legalization?

FOX 10 Phoenix · Fox Staff · last updated
Jan. 22, 2022 marks one year since legal sales of recreational marijuana began in Arizona, and the cannabis industry has meant big business and tax revenue. Data from the Arizona Department of Revenue shows consumers purchased more than $1.23 billion worth of recreational and medical marijuana products in 2021. Recreational pot products are taxed at 16%, and the state collected more than $196 million in taxes from marijuana sales in 2021. It also allows for recreational marijuana sales at licensed retailers and for people to grow their own plants. AZDHS: Licensed marijuana establishments in ArizonaMORE: Recreational marijuana use FAQRelated Stories:Tune in to FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest news:AdvertisementFor the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app.
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