Many U.S. states with legal cannabis, where dispensaries were deemed "essential" businesses,[11][12] saw sales increases.[13][14][15] California,[16] Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan,[17] New Jersey, New Mexico,[18] New York,[19] Ohio,[20] Oregon, and Washington all deemed cannabis businesses as such.[21][22] U.S. cities issuing similar stances included Chicago,[23] Denver,[23] and San Francisco.[19] Stocks for cannabis companies saw increases following reports of the increased demand.[24]