First Maryland medical marijuana clinic open in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS — The first specialty clinic for medical marijuana opened in Annapolis in June and has seen more than 100 prospective patients — even though the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program isn’t...
View ArticleCumberland supports plan for medical marijuana operation
CUMBERLAND — A firm that has an option on part of the old Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. plant hopes to establish a medical marijuana indoor growing and processing operation there. Peak Harvest Health...
View ArticleHagerstown medical marijuana-growing facility proposed
The president of a newly formed medical marijuana company has proposed an indoor-growing facility in Hagerstown. The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reported that Peake Releaf president and manager Warren...
View ArticleWicomico County medical marijuana facility proposed
HEBRON — A company is hoping that its plan to build a medical marijuana growing facility in Wicomico County is one of 15 applications approved by the state of Maryland. WBOC-TV reports that BioCannatix...
View ArticleBaltimore County marijuana zoning bill to be watered down
The sponsor of a Baltimore County measure that would impose zoning limitations on medical marijuana dispensaries and growing facilities said she will soften part of the bill that met with stiff...
View ArticleFederalsburg officials support medical marijuana application
FEDERALSBURG — Federalsburg officials have voted to write a letter supporting an entrepreneur’s application for a state license to grow medical marijuana in one of the town’s industrial parks. The...
View ArticleSchuh’s bill seeks to block medical marijuana
Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh has proposed zoning legislation essentially banning medical marijuana in that jurisdiction. State Legislative leaders have expressed concern that local...
View ArticleMd. medical marijuana commission now accepting applications
The state's medical marijuana commission Monday began accepting applications for licenses for growing, processing and dispensing the drug.
View ArticleWashington County approves medical marijuana facility plan
HAGERSTOWN — A medical marijuana company has won site-plan approval for a proposed facility near Hagerstown. The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports that Washington County officials approved plans Monday...
View ArticleSchuh softens proposed Anne Arundel ban on medical marijuana
The proposed amendments would replace Schuh's bill as introduced last month that would have banned all growing, processing and dispensing facilities within the county.
View ArticleMd. banks want clarity on serving marijuana businesses
As the state gears up to get its first medical marijuana dispensaries, like any business these stores are going to need a place to manage and secure their money. As federal regulations stand, marijuana...
View ArticleOffit Kurman launches medical marijuana practice group
The myriad regulatory and compliance issues that are involved in breaking into Maryland’s emerging medical marijuana industry are daunting for many businesses looking to gain a foothold in the market....
View ArticleRevised Md. marijuana regulations raise concerns for some
Some medical marijuana advocates say they are concerned about the effect of more than 40 proposed revisions to regulations that would govern Maryland’s nascent program. The Maryland Medical Cannabis...
View ArticleCalifornia State Bar draws scrutiny
California State Bar leads news summary that includes targeting at-risk individuals, medical marijuana and seeking refunds for a racing fans.
View ArticleMd. medical marijuana panel OKs narrower financial history rules
State regulators gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a revised plan for scrutinizing the financial histories of those seeking licenses to grow and dispense medical marijuana. After hearing concern...
View Article‘Chamber of Commerce’ for Md. cannabis industry holds debut conference
As Maryland starts issuing licenses to medical marijuana businesses, the state’s professional trade association that deals with the medical cannabis industry is having its first conference and...
View ArticleMaryland panel to make license decisions on medical cannabis
A Maryland panel is scheduled to make preliminary decisions about who will get licenses to grow and process medical marijuana in the state. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission is set to vote on...
View ArticleMd. names top medical marijuana applicants
ANNAPOLIS — The fierce competition to grow and process marijuana in Maryland reached a milestone Monday with the announcement of the 30 top applicants awarded initial approval. The Maryland Medical...
View ArticleDoctors in Md., US struggle with medical marijuana knowledge gap
With Maryland announcing its first round of cannabis dispensary licenses, patients with certain medical conditions will soon be able to obtain cannabis to treat their chronic pain. But are physicians...
View ArticleMaryland patients are still waiting on medical marijuana
ANNAPOLIS — While Maryland is on pace to have one of the slowest rollouts of medical marijuana in the country, patients across the state must skirt the law if they want to treat themselves. It has been...
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