Feb 14, 2021
Product at Herbal House in Norman is shown. Oklahoma Tax Commission data shows 2020 was the highest-revenue year yet in Norman and statewide. Kyle Phillips / The American
In 2020, Normanâs medical marijuana industry quickly proved to be an emerging market.
The marijuana industry locally and statewide more than doubled its revenue compared to 2019, as the stateâs new industry grew to one of the biggest marijuana markets in the country. While some attribute the industryâs success to the COVID-19 pandemic, others suggest medical marijuana wouldâve seen continual growth in 2020 regardless.
Below is a summary of the industryâs growth in 2020 in Norman and statewide, its impact on local residents and what experts expect for medical marijuana in 2021.