MARYLAND - Maryland’s Cannabis Administration (MCA) has identified several Eastern Shore recipients of new marijuana dispensary licenses following a lottery selection of applicants. On March 14, MCA conducted their license lottery, selecting 172 smaller business applicants from a pool of 1,515 across Maryland. 5 applicants from the Eastern Shore were selected, but the awarded … [Read more...] about Maryland Names Five New Eastern Shore Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
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Maryland Senators Approve Psychedelics Task Force Bill In Committee, Days After House Passes Companion Measure
A Maryland Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill to create a psychedelics task force to study and make recommendations on a possible regulatory framework for substances such as psilocybin and DMT. It would be charged specifically with ensuring “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances” in the state. With a key legislative deadline fast … [Read more...] about Maryland Senators Approve Psychedelics Task Force Bill In Committee, Days After House Passes Companion Measure
Recreational marijuana sales continue to skyrocket in Maryland
Maryland hits $75M cannabis milestone in November More than $75 million worth of legal marijuana was sold in Maryland last month. The state's cannabis administration says the totals include sales of both medical and recreational marijuana. Maryland has reported tens of millions of dollars in sales each month since recreational marijuana sales became legal back in July. MARYLAND … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales continue to skyrocket in Maryland
Marijuana on the Menu: The growing trend of cannabis-infused dinner parties in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- Marijuana is on track to be a billion-dollar business in Maryland after the state legalized recreational use almost five months ago. Entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the demand—including for private dinner parties where the food is infused with cannabis. WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren takes you inside a dinner party with marijuana on the menu. Chef Jazmine … [Read more...] about Marijuana on the Menu: The growing trend of cannabis-infused dinner parties in Maryland
Mount Airy Town Council to hold public hearing on ordinance to ban on-site smoking of marijuana
Residents and business owners in Mount Airy will have the opportunity to comment on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the smoking of cannabis at a business that sells it in the municipality. There are two dispensaries in Carroll County that sell recreational cannabis. Both are in Westminster and both are under the city’s jurisdiction. There are none in Mount Airy. The … [Read more...] about Mount Airy Town Council to hold public hearing on ordinance to ban on-site smoking of marijuana
Baltimore police warning motorists to be aware of risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland starting July 1, the Baltimore County Police Department wants to ask motorists to be aware of the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving. Police said cannabis consumption can do the following: Impair driving Negatively impact reaction time Negatively impact motor coordination Negatively … [Read more...] about Baltimore police warning motorists to be aware of risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving
Ocean City Considers Pot Moratorium
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Starting on July 1, marijuana will become legal to use recreationally under Maryland law. As the date draws near, the Town of Ocean City is considering a resolution to implement a nine-month moratorium on the production, processing, and sale of marijuana in town. Officials claim they need more time to review and propose ordinances with regards to marijuana … [Read more...] about Ocean City Considers Pot Moratorium
Cookies Baltimore allegedly used “large gun apparatus” to blow medical cannabis smoke at customers
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Cannabis Administration has temporarily shutdown Cookies dispensary in Federal Hill. Notice of the suspension came less than a week after Cookies held their grand opening on May 27. The suspension lists a slew of violations, stemming from an unannounced inspection one day prior to opening. Inspectors specifically describe one particular violation … [Read more...] about Cookies Baltimore allegedly used “large gun apparatus” to blow medical cannabis smoke at customers
Mayor Addresses Cannabis Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan said proposed code amendments prohibiting the issuance of on-site consumption licenses will not affect the town’s policies on smoking in public areas such as the beach and Boardwalk. Last week, officials presented the Mayor and Council with two code amendments pertaining to on-site cannabis consumption. The changes would not only prohibit the … [Read more...] about Mayor Addresses Cannabis Concerns
Hemp businesses ‘feel left out’ as cannabis legalization gets closer: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The dreary day matched the uneasy mood inside Andrea Grant’s Bethesda Health and Wellness store as she opens for business one Wednesday morning, awaiting the customers of the day while also awaiting news on what could come next for her store. While sharing her store, Gov. Wes Moore signed Maryland’s recreational cannabis plan into law. In the language is a … [Read more...] about Hemp businesses ‘feel left out’ as cannabis legalization gets closer: ‘It’s heartbreaking’