The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.2 million in retail sales during April, the largest one-month figure yet.
Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Director Joseph Wright said Tuesday the program now includes 36 dispensaries and 6,200 qualified patients.
Regulated medical marijuana sales began November 9 in Illinois. Since then, shops have sold $8.5 million worth of medical marijuana products, including dry flower, concentrates and edibles.
The state allows the use of marijuana for 39 medical conditions including cancer, glaucoma and seizures.
