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Monday, August 08, 2016

Maryland Panel Makes First License Decisions On Medical Pot

BALTIMORE (AP) — After long delays, a Maryland panel voted Friday to give initial approval to 15 medical marijuana growers and 15 processors in the state, but it will be at least several months before any of them gets final approval for a license.

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously in the first stage of the licensing procedure. It also voted for five growers and five processors as alternates, in the event that any of the top 15 in each category ends up not receiving a license.

“This is not the end of the race,” said Harry “Buddy” Robshaw, the vice chairman of the commission. “Obviously, it may be only the first or second lap, but this is real important.”

In a surprise twist at Friday’s meeting, the commission announced that two grower applicants initially placed in the top 15 were bumped to spots 16 and 17, because the top 15 did not include the geographic representation noted in the law. Companies that initially placed in the 21st and 20th spots were moved into the 14th and 15th positions.

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8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wannabe County Councilman Matt Holloway is biting at the bit to get this deal. He is waiting to be an instant millionaire.

Anonymous said...

Leave it to Maryland to create a convoluted process.

Anonymous said...

It's a drug, stupid people! Keep it that way!

Anonymous said...


Coming soon to a farmer's market near you. Thanks, OweMalley.

Anonymous said...

It's a plant that the State wants to make into a money machine. If we truly want to make it legal, let those who want it grow their own. Keep the Mafia out of the deal.

Anonymous said...

Washington State legalized years ago. Legal to grow your own or purchase from stores. It put the weed dealers out of business.

Anonymous said...

The CIA no longer makes any money selling marijuana.
Therefore, it makes sense to legalize it so the States can make some money.

Anonymous said...

Typical maryland nanny state tactics. Gotta control it like NAZIS..Let it grow. This method still stifles any freedom.