(WXYZ) — Michiganders purchased a lot of marijuana on April 20 (4/20), significantly more than last year, according to data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
Andrew Brisbo, the executive director of the Michigan CRA, tweeted out information on marijuana sales for 4/20 in the state.
According to Brisbo, people purchased over 2.3 tons of marijuana flower at Michigan retailers, and overall sales for marijuana flower on 4/20 this year were up 242% from 4/20 in 2021, which were up 444% over 2020.
The amount of flower sold per year was:
- 2020 – 430 pounds
- 2021 – 1,192 pounds
- 2022 – 4,619 pounds
In all, Michiganders purchased more than $15.5 million in marijuana product from retailers, which was up 45% from 2021, and 2021 was up 291% from 2020.
The total marijuana sales for the last three years are:
- 2020 – $3,670,832
- 2021 – $10,696,653
- 2022 – $15,558,079
