Report: Demand could overwhelm growers if Illinois legalizes adult-use marijuana

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A new report predicts Illinois’ 16 licensed marijuana cultivators would be able to supply just 35%-54% of demand if recreational marijuana is legalized, underscoring the potential size of the state’s adult-use market.

According to the report commissioned by Illinois legislators, annual demand could top 550,000 pounds of cannabis if the state OKs adult-use marijuana, the Chicago Tribune reported.

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