Overview
Arecibo North medical cannabis programme
Pharma corridor; strict workplace policies
Active JRC cards
JRC licensed
On all cannabis sales
Market Sales
Dispensary sales by year
Medical Cannabis Revenue 2020-2025 ($M)
JRC-licensed dispensary revenues — all product types
Product Categories
Medical product type breakdown
Product Mix 2025
Product Revenue ($M)
Revenue
Annual revenue and patient growth
| Year | Revenue ($M) | Patients (K) | Dispensaries | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3M | 1K | 1 | Early stage |
| 2021 | $5M | 2K | 2 | Growth |
| 2022 | $8M | 3K | 4 | Expansion |
| 2023 | $10M | 4K | 5 | Maturation |
| 2024 | $13M | 5K | 6 | Steady |
| 2025 | $16M | 6K | 8 | Current |
Arecibo North — Puerto Rico Cannabis 2025
Arecibo North's medical cannabis market generated US$16M in 2025, serving 6K registered patients through 8 JRC-licensed dispensaries. Under Law 42-2017 and a 20% medical excise tax, Puerto Rico has built one of the most developed medical programmes in the Caribbean, with over 80,000 registered patients territory-wide.
Key Factors
Market drivers for {nm}
🇺🇸 US Territory Framework
Puerto Rico is a US unincorporated territory. Federal CSA (Schedule I) applies. Law 42-2017 established the medical programme regulated by JRC.
💊 Medical Programme
Arecibo North has 6K registered patients and 8 dispensaries. 20% excise tax funds public health initiatives. Home delivery authorised.
📈 Market Growth
Revenue has grown from $3M (2020) to $16M (2025). Patient enrolment continues as physician awareness expands.
✈️ Federal Jurisdiction Warning
SJU (San Juan) and BQN (Aguadilla) airports operate under federal jurisdiction. TSA reports cannabis findings to DEA. Zero tolerance at all Puerto Rico airports.
🏭 Pharma Sector
Puerto Rico's pharmaceutical industry maintains strict drug-free workplace policies. Medical cannabis patients should clarify employment obligations.
🔮 Adult-Use Outlook
SB 1461 (2024) decriminalised adult possession ≤10g ($100 civil fine). Full adult-use market development ongoing — JRC issuing provisional endorsements.
Timeline
Puerto Rico cannabis milestones
Puerto Rico enacts early medical cannabis legislation.
Comprehensive medical programme established; JRC created as regulator.
Dispensary network grows; product range expands; patient enrolment increases.
Possession of ≤10g decriminalised; $100 civil fine replaces criminal charge.
Arecibo North has 8 licensed dispensaries serving 6K registered patients.
⚠️ Data Disclaimer
- All figures are estimates from government agencies, industry associations, and academic research.
- Cannabis markets are rapidly evolving; data reflects estimates as of March 2026.
- Some figures are projections or modelled estimates where official data is unavailable.
- CannBus accepts no liability for decisions made based on information on this page.
📚 References & Sources
- USDA / State Revenue Departments — Annual Cannabis Tax Reports
- MJBizDaily — State-by-State Cannabis Market Data 2020–2025
- BDSA Cannabis Market Intelligence — Retail Sales Reports
- Health Canada — Cannabis Market Data Reports
- COFEPRIS / CONASAMES — Mexico Medical Cannabis Framework
- UNODC — World Drug Report 2024
- New Frontier Data — Cannabis Industry Annual Report 2025
- Whitney Economics — US Cannabis Industry Report 2025
- Statista Cannabis Market — Global & Regional Data 2024
- CannBus Market Reports · www.cannbus.org · March 2026
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