Recreational cannabis on fire locally

Editor’s note: Because of incorrect information on Bloom dispensary’s website, a previous version of this story stated the wrong street address for the Bloom location in Boulder. The story has been updated to reflect the correct address.

Almost three weeks have passed since recreational cannabis sales became legal in Montana on Jan. 1, and at Bloom dispensary in Boulder, the change has boosted sales and brought a diverse array of customers into the store—and the brisk business shows no sign of letting up.

The dispensary, located at 102 Lenore Lane, is part of a chain of 21 cannabis dispensaries across Montana. Opened in early 2020, the store sold exclusively medical cannabis, or marijuana, products to Montanans with a valid medical license.