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
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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’
First-of-its-kind cannabis lounge opens in Montgomery County — here’s what to know
Cannabis lounges are essentially the future of bars, offering a social setting where individuals can relax and enjoy their preferred substance in a comfortable environment. While traditional bars have been around for centuries, the emergence of cannabis lounges represents a new era of social gathering spaces that cater to a different type of consumer. As more states legalize … [Read more...] about First-of-its-kind cannabis lounge opens in Montgomery County — here’s what to know
Police are Getting People High as Part of ‘Stoned Driving’ Training
Driving while stoned. It has become one of the more vexing challenges for law enforcement in the era of legalization, with cops across the country struggling to square their jurisdiction’s new cannabis laws with their mandate to keep the roads safe. The Washington Post detailed how a police department in Maryland, where voters approved a measure legalizing recreational pot … [Read more...] about Police are Getting People High as Part of ‘Stoned Driving’ Training
Contractors search for clarity amid changing pot laws
The increased legalization of marijuana can complicate HR policies for contractors that work in multiple states. The number of states with legalized recreational marijuana is growing. Rhode Island and New York started allowing sales in late 2022. Connecticut followed in January. Maryland’s law will change to allow recreational use in July. That brings the total number of … [Read more...] about Contractors search for clarity amid changing pot laws
Marylanders consume more marijuana than national average: study
Lawmakers in Maryland are preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana and the massive sales boom expected from sales, as a new study points out that Marylanders consume more marijuana than other Americans. MARYLAND - Lawmakers in Maryland are preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana, and the massive sales boom expected from marijuana … [Read more...] about Marylanders consume more marijuana than national average: study
Maryland studied how much marijuana adults consume. It’s a lot.
A geometric pattern is visible on a cannabis plant's flower at Maryland's first legal outdoor marijuana farm in Cambridge, Md. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post) Maryland lawmakers working to create a system for the legalized sale of recreational marijuana had a question for researchers: What does demand look like for cannabis in Maryland? While adult residents use marijuana … [Read more...] about Maryland studied how much marijuana adults consume. It’s a lot.
Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
(NEXSTAR) – The ever-growing list of states where people can legally buy recreational marijuana could get a little longer this fall. Recreational marijuana is already legal in 19 states, and legalization proposals are on the ballot this fall in South Dakota, North Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Maryland. An Oklahoma group succeeded in getting the required signatures necessary … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
