Maryland Governor To Sign Medical Marijuana Bill Today
A Maryland medical marijuana bill is expected to receive its final approval from Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley later today (May 2nd). The bill, House Bill 1101, was originally approved by the General Assembly on April 8, and a spokeswoman confirmed yesterday that the bill-signing ceremony is to take place today. “I’ve long said Maryland should replace the dealer-patient relationship with the doctor-patient relationship.” – Del. Dan Morhaim The measure will establish the “Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission” that will function within the Department of …
Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate With A 42-to-4 Vote
An overwhelming majority of Maryland Senators said ‘Yes’ to a medical marijuana bill Monday morning that would bring cannabis to the “Free State”. The bill will make its way to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s desk for final approval. It looks like the state of Maryland will be joining the long (developing) list of states that plan to accept the use of cannabis as a means/form of medical treatment. “The reason for the measure is to put a medical marijuana in place in the state of Maryland — although it may take some time.” Additionally, the new measure would create a state …
Maryland Delegate Curt Anderson Introduces Bill To Legalize Recreational Use
Maryland decided to join the legalization effort on Feb 21st, when Delegate Curt Anderson introduced a bill that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the state. House Bill 1453, similar to the existing Amendment 64 in Colorado, would allow the plant to be purchased and consumed by adults 21 and over, and sold by the state. Individuals would also be allowed to grow up to three marijuana plants in the privacy of their homes. What Will House Bill 1453 Mean For Maryland? Under the proposed bill, smoking a joint in public and driving under the …