Johns Hopkins Drops Out of MMJ for PTSD Study
Wed / Mar 29th
Johns Hopkins University has dropped out of a study exploring whether cannabis can help relieve post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, according… Read More
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Maryland cannabis news updates for industry professionals. Find our latest coverage of Maryland medical cannabis policy and industry developments below:
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Cannabis Legalization and Taxation Bills Introduced in Md.
Tue / Mar 7th
Two bills have been introduced by Democratic Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr. in Maryland that would separately decriminalize cannabis possession and… Read More
Cannabis Legalization Bill Package Expected This Week in Maryland
Tue / Jan 31st
Democratic lawmakers in Maryland are planning to introduce legislation this week to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older, the… Read More
Future Dispensary Owners Navigate Bumpy Road to Medical Marijuana in Maryland
Wed / Dec 28th
It’s been a long and arduous journey for Maryland medical marijuana dispensary applicant Mary Pat Hoffman, but her efforts are… Read More
Scammers in Maryland Targeting Would-be MMJ Patients
Tue / Dec 27th
Officials in Maryland are warning of companies attempting to scam would-be medical cannabis patients by offering preapproval exams and selling… Read More
Maryland MMJ Commission Makes Dispensary License Recommendations
Tue / Dec 13th
Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission has recommended 102 companies to operate dispensaries in the state according to a Baltimore Business Journal… Read More
Maryland MMJ Commission Awards Preliminary Dispensary Licenses; Will Hire Diversity Consultant
Tue / Nov 29th
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded preliminary dispensary licenses to 102 dispensaries after receiving 882 license applications, according to… Read More
Maryland MMJ Commission Moving Forward with Licensing Process
Tue / Nov 22nd
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission is set to award preliminary medical cannabis dispensary licenses on Nov. 28, despite three lawsuits and… Read More
Third Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland MMJ Commission
Tue / Nov 1st
A third Maryland medical marijuana company has sued the state medical cannabis commission alleging that the commission “was derelict in… Read More
Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Licensing War Wages On
Fri / Oct 21st
Maryland Del. Cheryl D. Glenn said the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission has “no oversight” and “no diversity” claiming that the… Read More
Maryland MMJ Commissioner Who Disapproved of Reshuffling Replaced
Fri / Oct 7th
A Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission member has not been reappointed by Gov. Larry Hogan after her term expired, according to… Read More
Maryland MMJ Commission Meets with Legislative Black Caucus over Licensing Process
Wed / Oct 5th
Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus has met privately with members of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, after meeting with Gov. Larry… Read More
Company Approved for Maryland MMJ License Has Family Ties to Top Lobbyist
Tue / Oct 4th
One of the companies initially ranked outside of the top 15 rankings for a preliminary cultivation license by the Maryland… Read More
Second Company Joins Rejected MMJ Applicant in Maryland Lawsuit
Fri / Sep 30th
A second would-be medical marijuana cultivator in Maryland is joining a lawsuit against the state Cannabis Commission on the grounds… Read More
Company Denied Maryland MMJ License Sues Commission
Tue / Sep 20th
One of the two companies denied a medical marijuana grower license in Maryland is suing the state Medical Cannabis Commission,… Read More
Maryland Applicants Threatening Legal Action Over MMJ License Denials
Thu / Sep 15th
Two companies that were passed over by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission are alleging unfair treatment and threatening legal action… Read More
Black Lawmakers in Maryland Planning Legislation to Address Lack of Minorities in MMJ Industry
Mon / Sep 12th
Black lawmakers in Maryland are planning to introduce emergency legislation to address the lack of minority-owned businesses approved by the… Read More
Black Caucus to Meet With Maryland Governor Over Lack of Diversity in MMJ Licenses
Tue / Aug 23rd
The chairwoman of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is urging the governor to intervene in the awarding of medical… Read More
Preliminary Cultivation Licenses Awarded in Maryland
Wed / Aug 17th
Maryland has awarded preliminary medical marijuana licenses to more than 20 companies to cultivate and process cannabis in the state,… Read More
Maryland MMJ Licensing Expected Within Weeks
Thu / Jul 14th
Maryland officials may announce the winners of the state’s 15 medical cannabis growing licenses and unveil the first wave of marijuana… Read More
‘Tea-Party’ Congressman to Propose Legislation to Help Marijuana Researchers Access Drug
Mon / Jun 20th
U.S. Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) is leading a coalition of lawmakers who plan to introduce legislation this week aimed at… Read More
Maryland Lawmakers Override Governor’s Anti-Cannabis Veto
Mon / Jan 25th
Demonstrating awareness of the shifting tides in public sentiment toward cannabis, the Maryland legislature overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill to decriminalize marijuana paraphernalia last Thursday.… Read More
Maryland Officials Announce Six Month Delay of Medical Cannabis Licensing Process
Mon / Dec 21st
The licensing of Maryland’s medical marijuana industry will be delayed until at least the summer of 2016, the Maryland Medical… Read More
Maryland Receives Over 1,000 Medical Cannabis License Applications
Mon / Nov 30th
Maryland officials recently announced that they have received more than 1,000 applications for medical cannabis licenses. Of the 1,081 total applications,… Read More
