The timeline for the oft-delayed rollout of Maryland’s new medical-marijuana industry gained more clarity this week, when state officials announced the first cultivation and processing licenses could be awarded by early August. That’s welcome news for GTI-Maryland Chief Executive Officer Pete Kadens, who said the latest he’s heard for license awards is late August or […]
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Maryland Legislature Rejects Veto, Paraphernalia Decriminalized
Despite an attempt by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to continue bringing the criminal hammer down on those caught in possession of marijuana paraphernalia, those caught with pipes, bongs and other smoking devises no longer have to worry about being sent to jail.  … Read article here: High Times
Hundreds Apply To Handle Medical Marijuana In Maryland
Hundreds of people are interested in growing, processing and dispensing medical marijuana in Maryland. The state Medical Cannabis Commission confirmed Friday that it has processed 355 applications. They said there are still more applications that have yet to be processed. So far, the commission has counted 50 applications for growers, 36 for processors and 269 […]
Maryland Prosecutor Claims Marijuana Decriminalization Increases Murder Rates
While a number of places all over the world have vouched for the effectiveness of marijuana decriminalization, a top Maryland prosecutor bringing the heat in Prince George’s County, located just outside the District of Columbia, believes that stripping the criminal … Read article here: High Times
Maryland Governor Signs Marijuana Reform Measures Into Law
Democrat Governor Martin O’Malley this week signed legislation significantly reforming Maryland’s cannabis laws. High Times
Majority of Maryland Voters Support Pot Legalization
A new public opinion poll released today by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that53 percent of Maryland voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana. These results were released just after Maryland… High Times
Maryland Gov. Appoints Commission to Oversee Medical Marijuana Rollout, Set for Oct. 1
Maryland's medical marijuana law is set to take effect October 1, but the terms for growing and distributing pot still need to be hammer out, so Gov. Martin O'Malley named 11 people yesterday to a commission that will oversee the process. High Times
Maryland Legalizes Medical Pot
Maryland will become the 19th state to approve medical marijuana. Governor Martin O’Malley will sign the legislation at a ceremony Thursday. The medical pot bill establishes “academic medical research centers” that will act as dispensaries… High Times
Maryland Enacts Law Allowing Academic Studies of Medical Marijuana
<p>New Law Unlikely to Provide Patients Access to Medicine Absent Changes in Federal Policy<br /> <br /> Statement from Drug Policy Alliance's Amanda Reiman</p> Today, Maryland enacted a law allowing approved academic research institutions in that state to establish investigational, research-oriented medical marijuana studies. Unlike 18 other states that have adopted medical marijuana laws that […]