Aerial view from a drone of the Ocean City inlet and Ocean City boardwalk from March 2021. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Patrick Smith) Ever since the recreational use of marijuana was legalized in Maryland, in July of 2023, Ocean City has had a moratorium on cannabis-related businesses within city limits. That changed on Monday. City leaders in Ocean City, … [Read more...] about After moratorium, Ocean City clears way for cannabis dispensaries
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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
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