Despite missing a key state deadline earlier this month, three more medical marijuana growers won final licenses on Monday to cultivate the drug.
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Medical Cannabis Company Ready to Expand in Maryland
Maryland’s medical cannabis program is expected to be fully up and running later this year, and in the coming months, patients can register with the state. But there’s a series of issues that still need to be resolved, even as marijuana growers and dispensaries are getting ready to open for business.
Maryland Firms Bumped as Finalists for Pot Licenses Fight for Answers
Last summer, Maryland selected 15 finalists from 145 applicants to grow and process medical marijuana, but none has received final approval. Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off as finalists.
First Participant Enrolled in First-Ever Trial of Marijuana for Chronic PTSD in Veterans
PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On February 6, 2017, the first participant in the first-ever clinical trial of smoked marijuana (cannabis) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in U.S. veterans received cannabis at the Scottsdale Research Institute (SRI) in Phoenix, Ariz.
Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Announces 102 Dispensary License Pre-Approvals
BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 12, 2016/Weed Wire/ — The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) today announced the names of 102 Dispensary entities who have been awarded Stage One license pre-approvals.
Maryland Panel Mulls New Policy For Prospective Cops Who Smoked Pot
Maryland’s Police Training and Standards Commission has recommended reducing restrictions on prospective officers who have smoked pot, according to The Baltimore Sun. The Police Training and Standards Commission was created by the state legislature last year following concerns about officer accountability.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission: Announcement Regarding Commission Rankings for Grower and Processor Applicants
BALTIMORE, Aug. 24, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission is releasing the 1 through 20 Grower and 1 through 30 Processor names with their Commission rankings.
Volunteers Wanted: PTSD Cannabis Study Seeking US Military Veterans
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Scottsdale Research Institute are looking for U.S. military veterans in Maryland and Arizona to participate in a study examining the effects of medical cannabis in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Ravens Release Medical Marijuana Advocate, Starting OT Eugene Monroe
The Baltimore Ravens released starting left tackle Eugene Monroe on Wednesday, the team announced on its website.
Steep Hill Announces Plans to Open Cannabis Testing Laboratory in the State of Maryland
BERKELEY, Calif., May 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Steep Hill today announced it has licensed its cannabis testing technology to a highly-respected team of physicians with plans to open Steep Hill Maryland as a full service medical cannabis quality assurance laboratory in Baltimore, Maryland, bringing advanced scientific tools and methodology to the state.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Senatorial District Breakdown of Dispensary License Applications
BALTIMORE, Nov. 25, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) today announced the breakdown by senatorial district of all dispensary applications received by the November 6 stage one submission deadline.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Receives Nearly 900 Grower, Processor and Dispensary License Applications
BALTIMORE, Nov. 12, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) today announced it received 882 applications seeking grower, processor and dispenser licenses by the November 6 submission deadline.
Green Rush Consulting Announces Exclusive Consultations to be Held in Baltimore Next Week
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — In anticipation of Maryland’s upcoming release of medical cannabis business license applications, expected September 14th, Green Rush Consulting, LLC announces a trip to Baltimore, MD.