Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas surpass $20 million

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Beverage Control Board spokesperson Scott Hardin says dispensaries sales have surpassed $20 million, having total sales of $20.2 million on Monday.

He also says 2,916 pounds have been sold since the first dispensary opened May 10.

Following a November 15 inspection, ABC issued an approval letter yesterday to Purspirit Cannabis in Fayetteville to open for business. Purspirit will be the 11th dispensary in operation when it opens this week.

Hardin also says Zone 1 is the first of the state’s eight zones with each of the four dispensaries in operation.

Below is a list of the sales through Nov. 18

• Since Suite 443 (Formerly Doctor’s Orders, Hot Springs) first opened on Friday, May 10, the company sold a total of 185.74 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Green Springs Medical (Hot Springs) first opened on Sunday, May 12, the company sold a total of 778.72 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Arkansas Natural Products (Clinton) first opened on Thursday, June 20, the company sold a total of 164.13 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Greenlight Dispensary (Helena) first opened on Thursday, June 27, the company sold a total of 180.87 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Native Green Wellness (Hensley) first opened on Tuesday, July 2, the company sold a total of 368.75 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Fiddler’s Green (Mountain View) first opened on Thursday, July 11, the company sold a total of 282.46 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since the Releaf Center (Bentonville) first opened on Wednesday, August 7, the company sold a total of 359.92 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since The Source (Bentonville) first opened on Thursday, August 15, the company sold a total of 258.86 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Acanza (Fayetteville) first opened on Saturday, September 14, the company sold a total of 235.54 pounds of medical marijuana.

• Since Harvest (Conway) first opened on Friday, October 11, the company sold a total of 101.33 pounds of medical marijuana.