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May 31, 2018

Maryland Cannabis Policy Coalition Releases Voter Guide to General Assembly Primary Races Maryland Cannabis Policy Coalition Releases Voter Guide to General ...Maryland Cannabis Policy Coalition Releases Voter Guide to General Assembly Primary Races

Marijuana Policy Project | May 31, 2018 ANNAPOLIS,Md. The Maryland Cannabis Policy Coalition released a General Assembly voterguide Thursday that documents and grades candidates positions on cannabispo ...

Marijuana Policy Project | May 31, 2018 ANNAPOLIS,Md. The Maryland Cannabis Policy Coalition released a General Assembly voterguide Thursday that documents and grades candidates pos ...

Maryland’s top court hears case on medical marijuana growers’ dispute

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July 27, 2017

Maryland’s top court hears case on medical marijuana growers’ dispute Maryland’s top court hears case on medical marijuana growers’ dispute Maryland’s top court hears case on medical marijuana growers’ dispute

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Companies in the final running for licenses to grow medical marijuana should be able to defend their multimillion-dollar investments against a legal c ...

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Companies in the final running for licenses to grow medical marijuana should be able to defend their multimillion-dollar investmen ...

More ethics woes for Maryland medical marijuana program

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July 31, 2017

More ethics woes for Maryland medical marijuana program More ethics woes for Maryland medical marijuana program More ethics woes for Maryland medical marijuana program

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post Several of the independent experts hired to review applications to open medical marijuana businesses in Maryland had ties to companies whose materia ...

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post Several of the independent experts hired to review applications to open medical marijuana businesses in Maryland had ties to com ...

Maryland’s long-delayed medical marijuana program finally ready to grow

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August 15, 2017

Maryland’s long-delayed medical marijuana program finally ready to grow Maryland’s long-delayed medical marijuana program finally ready to ...Maryland’s long-delayed medical marijuana program finally ready to grow

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Medical marijuana regulators in Maryland on Monday authorized eight companies to grow the drug and four businesses to process the plant into medicine. The decision ...

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Medical marijuana regulators in Maryland on Monday authorized eight companies to grow the drug and four businesses to process the plant into med ...

Conflict of interest? Pro-pot Maryland lawmaker tied to a company trying to profit off the drug

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July 17, 2016

Conflict of interest? Pro-pot Maryland lawmaker tied to a company trying to profit off ...Conflict of interest? Pro-pot Maryland lawmaker tied to a company t...Conflict of interest? Pro-pot Maryland lawmaker tied to a company trying to profit off the drug

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post The state lawmaker who led the effort to legalize Maryland medical marijuana is part of a company trying to sell and profit off the drug a positio ...

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post The state lawmaker who led the effort to legalize Maryland medical marijuana is part of a company trying to sell and profit off ...

Maryland pro-pot lawmaker says ‘in hindsight’ he should have disclosed biz ties

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July 21, 2016

Maryland pro-pot lawmaker says ‘in hindsight’ he should have disclosed biz ties Maryland pro-pot lawmaker says ‘in hindsight’ he should have disclo...Maryland pro-pot lawmaker says ‘in hindsight’ he should have disclosed biz ties

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post The state lawmaker who championed the legalization of Maryland medical marijuana in the state and last year joined a team applying to sell the drug ...

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post The state lawmaker who championed the legalization of Maryland medical marijuana in the state and last year joined a team applyi ...

Maryland medical marijuana panel makes first license decisions

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August 10, 2016

Maryland medical marijuana panel makes first license decisions Maryland medical marijuana panel makes first license decisions Maryland medical marijuana panel makes first license decisions

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press BALTIMORE After long delays, a Maryland panel voted Friday to give initial approval to 15 medical marijuana growers a ...

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press BALTIMORE After long delays, a Maryland panel voted Friday to give initial approval to 15 medical ...

Panel releases rankings: Why Maryland medical marijuana’s top 15 applicants made the cut

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August 25, 2016

Panel releases rankings: Why Maryland medical marijuana’s top 15 applicants made the cut Panel releases rankings: Why Maryland medical marijuana’s top 15 ap...Panel releases rankings: Why Maryland medical marijuana’s top 15 applicants made the cut

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Marylands medical marijuana commission on Wednesday released details on how top applicants to grow and ...

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Marylands medical marijuana commission on Wednesday released details on how top ap ...

Something smells fishy in Maryland: The first players in the state’s medical pot industry have political ties

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September 01, 2016

Something smells fishy in Maryland: The first players in the state’s medical pot indust...Something smells fishy in Maryland: The first players in the state’...Something smells fishy in Maryland: The first players in the state’s medical pot industry have political ties

By Aaron Gregg and Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Thirty businesses have won approval to grow and process Maryland medical marijuana, regulators announced Monday, putting life into the industry more ...

By Aaron Gregg and Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Thirty businesses have won approval to grow and process Maryland medical marijuana, regulators announced Monday, putting life in ...

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October 09, 2016

State of Cannabis: Maryland State of Cannabis: Maryland State of Cannabis: Maryland

Thisis provingto be a big year for cannabis. As a result, we are ranking the fifty states from worst to best on how they treat cannabis and those who consume it. Each of our State of Cannabis posts will a ...

Thisis provingto be a big year for cannabis. As a result, we are ranking the fifty states from worst to best on how they treat cannabis and those who consume it. Each of our State of C ...

Delays, diversity and potential: Q&A with Maryland marijuana consultant Ivan Lanier

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October 10, 2016

Delays, diversity and potential: Q&A with Maryland marijuana consultant Ivan Lanier Delays, diversity and potential: Q&A with Maryland marijuana consul...Delays, diversity and potential: Q&A with Maryland marijuana consultant Ivan Lanier

By Omar Sacirbey Maryland business consultant Ivan Lanier is selective about his clients, which bodes well for two entrepreneurs he agreed to help enter the states medical cannabis industry. I wont jump ...

By Omar Sacirbey Maryland business consultant Ivan Lanier is selective about his clients, which bodes well for two entrepreneurs he agreed to help enter the states medical cannabis in ...

Maryland Will Have 'Diversity Consultant' To Address Inequities In Cannabis Industry

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November 29, 2016

Maryland Will Have 'Diversity Consultant' To Address Inequities In Cannabis Industry Maryland Will Have 'Diversity Consultant' To Address Inequities In ...Maryland Will Have 'Diversity Consultant' To Address Inequities In Cannabis Industry

The Maryland medical marijuana commission is taking steps toward evaluating minority participation in the states nascent cannabis industry, the panels executive director said Monday after ...

The Maryland medical marijuana commission is taking steps toward evaluating minority participation in the states nascent cannabis industry, the panels executive direct ...

Looking for a weed job? Maryland medical marijuana panel to hire diversity consultant

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November 28, 2016

Looking for a weed job? Maryland medical marijuana panel to hire diversity consultant Looking for a weed job? Maryland medical marijuana panel to hire di...Looking for a weed job? Maryland medical marijuana panel to hire diversity consultant

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ELLICOTT CITY, Md. The Maryland medical marijuana commission is taking steps toward evaluating minority participation in the states nascent cannabis industry, the pa ...

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ELLICOTT CITY, Md. The Maryland medical marijuana commission is taking steps toward evaluating minority participation in the states nascent canna ...

More than 100 businesses picked to sell Maryland medical marijuana

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December 12, 2016

More than 100 businesses picked to sell Maryland medical marijuana More than 100 businesses picked to sell Maryland medical marijuana More than 100 businesses picked to sell Maryland medical marijuana

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post Maryland officials on Friday announced the 102 businesses who have received preliminary authorization to sell the states first legal medical marijua ...

By Fenit Nirappil and Aaron Gregg, The Washington Post Maryland officials on Friday announced the 102 businesses who have received preliminary authorization to sell the states first l ...

Slow-moving Maryland medical marijuana program finally becoming a reality

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December 26, 2016

Slow-moving Maryland medical marijuana program finally becoming a reality Slow-moving Maryland medical marijuana program finally becoming a r...Slow-moving Maryland medical marijuana program finally becoming a reality

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Maryland medical marijuana could finally become a reality next year, one of the states slowest to make the drug available for purchase after legalizing sales. In 20 ...

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Maryland medical marijuana could finally become a reality next year, one of the states slowest to make the drug available for purchase after leg ...

Medical Marijuana Program Takes Shape in Maryland

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January 02, 2017

Medical Marijuana Program Takes Shape in Maryland Medical Marijuana Program Takes Shape in Maryland Medical Marijuana Program Takes Shape in Maryland

Photo Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Its been over two years since Maryland officially decriminalized medical marijuana and patients are still relying on the illicit market. The F ...

Photo Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now Its been over two years since Maryland officially decriminalized medical marijuana and patients are still relying on the i ...

Fake Medical Marijuana Card Scam in Maryland

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January 03, 2017

Fake Medical Marijuana Card Scam in Maryland Fake Medical Marijuana Card Scam in Maryland Fake Medical Marijuana Card Scam in Maryland

Maryland has been moving towards a functional medical marijuana program at a glacial pace since 2014. Now some patients are falling victim to a scam that takes advantage of patients anxiety about that l ...

Maryland has been moving towards a functional medical marijuana program at a glacial pace since 2014. Now some patients are falling victim to a scam that takes advantage of patients ...

Lawmaker scrutinized over Maryland medical marijuana ties removed from key panel

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January 10, 2017

Lawmaker scrutinized over Maryland medical marijuana ties removed from key panel Lawmaker scrutinized over Maryland medical marijuana ties removed f...Lawmaker scrutinized over Maryland medical marijuana ties removed from key panel

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post A state lawmaker who came under scrutiny for his ties to a Maryland medical marijuana business while working on legislation shaping the industry has been removed fr ...

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post A state lawmaker who came under scrutiny for his ties to a Maryland medical marijuana business while working on legislation shaping the industry ...

Maryland Marijuana Legalization Bills to be Introudced Monday

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January 27, 2017

Maryland Marijuana Legalization Bills to be Introudced Monday Maryland Marijuana Legalization Bills to be Introudced Monday Maryland Marijuana Legalization Bills to be Introudced Monday

HWN | January 27, 2017 ANNAPOLIS, MD Lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates are expected to introduce a combination of bills Monday that would legalize marijuanafor adults. Two bills are expected ...

HWN | January 27, 2017 ANNAPOLIS, MD Lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates are expected to introduce a combination of bills Monday that would legalize marijuanafor adults. Tw ...

Maryland Lawmakers to Consider Legalizing Marijuana

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January 30, 2017

Maryland Lawmakers to Consider Legalizing Marijuana Maryland Lawmakers to Consider Legalizing Marijuana Maryland Lawmakers to Consider Legalizing Marijuana

Marijuana Policy Project | January 30, 2017 ANNAPOLIS, MD State lawmakers are rolling out legislation Monday that would regulate and tax cannabis similarly to alcohol in Maryland. The proposal consists ...

Marijuana Policy Project | January 30, 2017 ANNAPOLIS, MD State lawmakers are rolling out legislation Monday that would regulate and tax cannabis similarly to alcohol in Maryland. Th ...

Maryland medical marijuana: Black lawmakers push for diversity

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January 30, 2017

Maryland medical marijuana: Black lawmakers push for diversity Maryland medical marijuana: Black lawmakers push for diversity Maryland medical marijuana: Black lawmakers push for diversity

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Leaders of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland have introduced legislation to restructure a burgeoning medical marijuana industry that has come under scrutiny ...

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Leaders of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland have introduced legislation to restructure a burgeoning medical marijuana industry that has ...

Maryland lawmakers will introduce marijuana legalization bills this week

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January 30, 2017

Maryland lawmakers will introduce marijuana legalization bills this week Maryland lawmakers will introduce marijuana legalization bills this...Maryland lawmakers will introduce marijuana legalization bills this week

By Brian Witte, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Maryland would regulate and tax marijuana for adult use similarly to alcohol, under legislation state lawmakers plan to introduce this week. Related: Mary ...

By Brian Witte, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Maryland would regulate and tax marijuana for adult use similarly to alcohol, under legislation state lawmakers plan to introduce this ...

Questions of politics continue to swirl around Maryland medical marijuana license distribution

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February 07, 2017

Questions of politics continue to swirl around Maryland medical marijuana license distr...Questions of politics continue to swirl around Maryland medical mar...Questions of politics continue to swirl around Maryland medical marijuana license distribution

By Brian Witte, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be licensed to grow medica ...

By Brian Witte, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be lic ...

New Market: Once Maryland fixes problems, ample MMJ opportunities await

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February 21, 2017

New Market: Once Maryland fixes problems, ample MMJ opportunities await New Market: Once Maryland fixes problems, ample MMJ opportunities a...New Market: Once Maryland fixes problems, ample MMJ opportunities await

By Bart Schaneman Marylands medical marijuana program rollout has been rife with stumbles, delaying what could become one of the largest markets on the East Coast. Still, industry officials and regulato ...

By Bart Schaneman Marylands medical marijuana program rollout has been rife with stumbles, delaying what could become one of the largest markets on the East Coast. Still, industry of ...

Latest in Maryland medical marijuana quagmire: Company asks judge to block any further licenses

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May 16, 2017

Latest in Maryland medical marijuana quagmire: Company asks judge to block any further ...Latest in Maryland medical marijuana quagmire: Company asks judge t...Latest in Maryland medical marijuana quagmire: Company asks judge to block any further licenses

By The Associated Press BALTIMORE A medical marijuana company is seeking an emergency motion forbidding the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing any final licenses to grow the drug. The Balt ...

By The Associated Press BALTIMORE A medical marijuana company is seeking an emergency motion forbidding the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing any final licenses to gro ...

Diversity in medical marijuana: Q&A with Maryland license applicant Greg Daniel

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May 31, 2017

Diversity in medical marijuana: Q&A with Maryland license applicant Greg Daniel Diversity in medical marijuana: Q&A with Maryland license applicant...Diversity in medical marijuana: Q&A with Maryland license applicant Greg Daniel

By John Schroyer New York-based physician Greg Daniel is the face and voice of a Maryland lawsuit that could bring the issue of race to the forefront in marijuana business licensing. The suit contends th ...

By John Schroyer New York-based physician Greg Daniel is the face and voice of a Maryland lawsuit that could bring the issue of race to the forefront in marijuana business licensing. ...

Maryland high court steps in but medical cannabis licensing still on hold

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June 02, 2017

Maryland high court steps in but medical cannabis licensing still on hold Maryland high court steps in but medical cannabis licensing still o...Maryland high court steps in but medical cannabis licensing still on hold

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post BALTIMORE Marylands highest court on Friday intervened in a lawsuit that threatened to upend the states long-awaited medical marijuana program, but whether the sta ...

By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post BALTIMORE Marylands highest court on Friday intervened in a lawsuit that threatened to upend the states long-awaited medical marijuana program, ...

Week in Review: Maryland Medical Marijuana Downshift, Toronto Crackdown & MA Logjam

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May 19, 2016

Week in Review: Maryland Medical Marijuana Downshift, Toronto Crackdown & MA Logjam Week in Review: Maryland Medical Marijuana Downshift, Toronto Crack...Week in Review: Maryland Medical Marijuana Downshift, Toronto Crackdown & MA Logjam

By Omar Sacirbey and John Schroyer Marylands fledgling medical marijuana program downshifts, Toronto dispensaries brace for a crackdown, and a licensing bottleneck in Massachusetts throws the states MMJ ...

By Omar Sacirbey and John Schroyer Marylands fledgling medical marijuana program downshifts, Toronto dispensaries brace for a crackdown, and a licensing bottleneck in Massachusetts th ...

Maryland advocates frustrated as medical marijuana inches forward

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May 23, 2016

Maryland advocates frustrated as medical marijuana inches forward Maryland advocates frustrated as medical marijuana inches forward Maryland advocates frustrated as medical marijuana inches forward

By Aaron Gregg and Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Marylands state medical marijuana commission delivered a blow to marijuana advocates and would-be ...

By Aaron Gregg and Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Marylands state medical marijuana commission delivered a blow to marijuana adv ...

Maryland patients’ long wait finally over as MMJ dispensaries open for business

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December 01, 2017

Maryland patients’ long wait finally over as MMJ dispensaries open for business Maryland patients’ long wait finally over as MMJ dispensaries open ...Maryland patients’ long wait finally over as MMJ dispensaries open for business

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ROCKVILLE, Md. Maryland began the sale of medical marijuana to residents in pain on Friday, ending years of delays by embarking on a program that features some of th ...

By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ROCKVILLE, Md. Maryland began the sale of medical marijuana to residents in pain on Friday, ending years of delays by embarking on a program that ...

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN YOUR STATE

AllBud State FAQs

Medical marijuana programs can vary from state to state. From the process to how to become a qualified patient to how to acquire medical marijuana is never the exact same in each state. We have compiled some of the most common Frequently Asked Questions on a state by state basis. Select from the drop down above for your state.

Interesting State Facts:

Massachusetts requires dispensaries to also sell vaporizers
Nevada allows out of state cardholders to purchase medical marijuana
The possession limit in Oregon is 24 ounces of useable marijuana
Many states require patients to designate a single dispensary for their medication needs

Learn about the specific medical symptoms or conditions marijuana may provide relief