Recreational marijuana sale law now in effect in Delaware

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Another step is now in place toward making marijuana sales legal in Delaware.

House Bill 2, which creates and regulates the recreational marijuana industry, went into effect at midnight Thursday.

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Gov. John Carney opted not to veto it, despite his concerns, after it passed the legislature with strong support.

Delaware now has 16 months to set up a system for 30 retail licenses to sell legal pot.

There will be a 15% tax on recreational pot sales.

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Smoking marijuana in Delaware became legal over the weekend, but only for adults and only inside their own homes.