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
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Maryland cannabis news updates for industry professionals. Find our latest coverage of Maryland medical cannabis policy and industry developments below:
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
Maryland Company Seeks Medical Cannabis Grow License Ahead of MMJ Program Schedule
Fri / Jul 10th
Although Maryland has yet to put the final touches on its medical marijuana program, one local business has already bought… Read More
Maryland Lawmakers Approve Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Paraphernalia
Mon / Apr 13th
State lawmakers in Maryland approved a bill Saturday that would decriminalize marijuana paraphernalia. Maryland decriminalized small amounts of marijuana last… Read More
Majority of Maryland Voters Support Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds
Fri / Feb 27th
According to a Goucher poll released this week, 52 percent of Maryland voters approve of recreational marijuana legalization. Additionally, when… Read More
Maryland Legislators to Consider the Legalization and Regulation of Recreational Cannabis
Tue / Feb 17th
Maryland lawmakers have proposed a pair of bills aimed at the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis use. House Bill… Read More
Brief: Maryland Slaps Massive Price Tag On MMJ Licenses
Mon / Nov 17th
Some good news: Maryland’s long-awaited medical marijuana program was finally approved by a state panel last week. But, of course, there’s… Read More
Brief: Maryland Marijuana Decriminalization Becomes Effective October 1
Sat / Sep 27th
Maryland is on the path to decriminalize marijuana effective October 1, as per a bill signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley last April. The… Read More