Author: Meghan Thompson
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Maryland General Assembly Will Consider Multiple Cannabis Bills in 2021
The General Assembly will consider passing a number of cannabis-related bills in 2021, that would further reduce the prosecution of individuals for cannabis use in the workplace or the justice system, including outright legalization. Despite the majority of Marylanders being in support of legal cannabis, it may be difficult for the legislature to establish an…
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Maryland General Assembly Considers Decriminalizing An Ounce Of Cannabis…Again
Last week the Maryland General Assembly held hearings in both the House and Senate to discuss increasing the amount of cannabis decriminalized for personal use from 10 grams to one ounce (26 grams). The House of Delegates passed this measure in 2020 as HB 550 but did not send the legislation to the Senate in…
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Maryland Cannabis Employees Eligible for Vaccine, Qualifying As Essential Healthcare Workers
Maryland cannabis industry employees are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during phase 1A of Maryland’s distribution program, qualifying as healthcare providers and essential employees. According to a Jan. 11 notice released by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC), anyone who works in the cannabis industry that is registered with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission…
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Democratic Senate Victories Mean High Chance of Federal Cannabis Decriminalization in 2021
For the first time in U.S. history, the White House and both chambers of Congress will be controlled by Democratic party leaders who support decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level. Last week’s victories of Senator-Elects Jon Ossoff and Pastor Raphael Warnock secured Democrats’ control of the senate, a big step in the right direction towards…
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Maryland Recreational Cannabis Bill Pre-filed by P.G. County Delegate for 2021 Legislative Session
Legislation that legalizes cannabis for recreational use and outlines provisions for recreational cannabis sales in Maryland was pre-filed by Delegate Jazz Lewis before the General Assembly convenes on January 13, indicating the growing likelihood that the legislature will vote on recreational cannabis in 2021. As first reported by Marijuana Moment, Lewis released a draft of…