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Majority of Md. voters favor legalizing recreational pot, Post-UMD poll finds

A large majority of registered voters in Maryland say they support legalizing recreational marijuana use, just weeks before voters will decide the question in the November election, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll finds. Just under 3 in 4, or 73 percent, of…

Legalizing Marijuana Is On Maryland’s Ballot This Fall. Here’s What You Need To Know

September 16, 2022
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Maryland, a bit behind its neighbors D.C. and Virginia, is finally taking on the question of legalizing recreational marijuana this fall. When Marylanders head to the polls (or drop-boxes) in November, they will be asked to approve or reject legislation allowing adults 21…

‘Yes on 4’ ballot campaign launches push to legalize marijuana in Md.

September 8, 2022
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An industry-backed campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Maryland launched Thursday, urging voters to pick “yes on 4,” the November ballot question about legalizing pot possession for adults 21 and over. If the referendum passes, Marylanders who are at least…

There is a rapidly expanding, virtually unregulated competitor to medical cannabis in Maryland. It’s called Delta-8.

You no longer need a medical card to legally get high on cannabis in Maryland. The state spent years setting up a medical cannabis industry that is tightly regulated at every step from seed to sale. Dispensaries, processors and cultivators…

Black Baltimore has largely been left out of Maryland’s marijuana industry. Here’s how some are pushing to fix that.

Medical cannabis has grown into a $600-million-a-year industry in Maryland since the first pre-rolled joint was sold legally in 2017, but Black Baltimoreans are largely left out. Baltimore, which is 62% Black, has 10 dispensaries. Some are locally owned. Others…

Faster legislation to legalize recreational marijuana attracts Maryland Senate support

Legislation legalizing recreational marijuana in Maryland on July 1 — a year faster than a leading House measure — attracted significant support Thursday during a state Senate hearing. The bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter, a Baltimore Democrat, would create…

Recreational marijuana bill advances in Maryland House

February 24, 2022
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House advanced legislation Wednesday to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, if voters approve a constitutional amendment in November. The House gave preliminary approval to two separate measures. The first would put the matter…

Maryland lawmakers get first look at plan for full marijuana legalization

February 15, 2022
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Maryland lawmakers on Monday began delving into the details of how to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, should voters support it on the ballot this fall. Democratic leaders in the House of Delegates are advancing a plan to put…

Marijuana Legislation Announced By Maryland House Leadership

February 4, 2022
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Lawmakers on Thursday introduced a measure to legalize recreational marijuana for adults that supporters say would put the state on a path for an equitable cannabis industry, if voters approve it in November. The bill would create an implementation plan…

Maryland legislature to consider voter referendum on legalizing marijuana for 2022 ballot

December 27, 2021
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The Maryland legislature is moving toward placing a voter referendum on legalizing marijuana on ballots in 2022. Text of the proposed legislation was written by Del. Luke Clippinger (D-Baltimore City), who is chairman of Maryland’s House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization…

Maryland lawmakers dig into details of marijuana market, as legalization looms as a top issue

November 10, 2021
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Delegates heard from an outside legal expert and the heads of the state’s alcohol and medical regulatory agencies at a Tuesday afternoon work group meeting aimed at exploring how Maryland might shape the rules around a recreational market. Delegates expressed…

Maryland court rules smell of marijuana doesn’t justify police stops

A Maryland appeals court has ruled police officers can no longer stop people based on the smell of marijuana alone, further limiting when the distinctive odor can justify police actions. In a decision issued this week, Maryland's second-highest court found…

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Poll: Two-thirds of Marylanders favor legalization of recreational marijuana

Although the prospects for major legislation legalizing recreational cannabis in the state of Maryland may be fleeting in the current General Assembly session, support for the idea continues to grow among state voters. According to a poll released Tuesday morning…

As Marijuana Legalization Advances In The D.C. Region, Lawmakers Focus On Racial Equity

March 2, 2021
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When talk of legalizing marijuana at the state level started a decade ago, many advocates and lawmakers were focused on how the programs would work and how much revenue they’d bring in. Now, those conversations have shifted: how can the…

Marijuana legalization proposed in Maryland Legislature

February 25, 2021
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A bill essentially legalizing recreational use of cannabis in Maryland would be an important step toward addressing social equity and racial injustices, advocates said. “This is the year we are talking about equity,” Del. Jazz Lewis, D-Prince George’s, sponsor of…