While the black market is thriving in nearly every market where cannabis is sold — it was 60% of second quarter sales in Canada in 2019 — it appears to be particularly troublesome in California.
Government officials have responded to the virus by allowing more marijuana deliveries and curbside pick-up options to increase social distancing safety measures.
When the gravity around the coronavirus finally struck Americans this past week, most rushed to buy the necessities to survive an extended period of isolation.