Curaleaf (OTCQX: CURLF), which has been in the Maryland market since 2017, announced this week that all four of its current MMJ dispensaries will convert to recreational shops. “Over the past few years, it has been incredible to witness the continued expansion of legalization across the East Coast,” Curaleaf CEO Matt Darin said in a press release. “We’re proud to be a part of this historic day in Maryland and serve the growing community of cannabis consumers across the region.”

TerrAscend (OTCQX: TRSSF) will dive into the Maryland mark via two recent acquisitions, including the closing of a $22-million deal to acquire Peninsula Alternative Health on June 28 and the previous day’s, announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Wellness—what will be its third dispensary in the state.

“Adding a second high-performing medical dispensary in Maryland, and soon to be third, is an important step in our strategy to become a market leader in the state," said Jason Wild, executive chairman of TerrAscend. ”We expect Peninsula to quickly become one of our highest-performing dispensaries nationwide.”  

And they’ll have plenty of places to shop as Green Thumb Industries (OTCQX: GTBIF), Cresco Labs (OTCQX: CRLBF), Columbia Care (OTCQX: CCHWF), Verano (OTCQX: VRNOF) and Trulieve (OTCQX: TCNNF) are already on the scene and prepared to open their doors Saturday as well.