Puerto Rico MMJ Sales Could Start in Early 2017

Puerto Rico’s emerging medical marijuana market could be up and running as soon as January, with dispensaries on the island being allowed to cater to tourists.

The general counsel for Puerto Rico’s health department, Mayra Maldonado, told the Denver Post that the territory is moving quickly on licensing and infrastructure, and that sales could commence early next year.

To date, Maldonado said, Puerto Rico has received 21 business applications. Twenty of those are cultivation applications. The territory is anticipating more applicants for…