Minorities in the state of Maryland are at a disadvantage in the state’s medical cannabis licensing process, according to the report of a state consultant hired to review a 2017 disparity study after controversy arose over the fact that no minority-owned businesses were awarded a medical cannabis license.
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Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Approves Licenses for More Dispensaries, Bringing Number to 9
LINTHICUM, Md., Nov. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — During its recent meeting, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission voted to approve licenses for three more dispensaries, bringing the number of such licensed companies to nine. The companies are Growing Ventures LLC, GTI Maryland LLC (dba Rise Silver Spring) and Maryland Wellness Access (dba Remedy Columbia). They…
These Are the 8 Newly Licensed Maryland Medical Cannabis Cultivators
On Aug. 14, 2017, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission greenlit eight final cultivation licenses, meaning the newly licensed can finally start cultivating medical cannabis.
Maryland Auditor: Cannabis Commission Bungled Evaluation Contract
On May 3, 2017, the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits released a fiscal compliance audit of the state’s regulatory services, including an examination of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission’s contracting of Towson University’s Regional Economic Studies Institute to process and evaluate applications for cultivation, processing and dispensing.
Maryland Names Recipients of Dispensary Licenses
On Dec. 9, 2016, the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission named the 102 recipients of Stage One dispensary license pre-approvals, concluding the state’s application process for growers, processors and dispensaries.
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.
AmeriCann Expands Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center Development
DENVER, Dec. 7, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — AmeriCann, Inc. (OTCQX: ACAN), a company that is developing sustainable, state-of-the-art medical cannabis cultivation properties, announced the approved expansion of the cultivation and processing infrastructure for the Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center (MMCC).
Maryland Names Grower and Processor License Pre-Approvals
On Aug. 15, 2016, the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission announced the names of the 15 growers and 15 processors who received Stage One license pre-approvals, with seven of the processors affiliated with growers who received Stage One license pre-approvals.
Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Grower and Processor License Pre-Approvals
BALTIMORE, Aug. 15, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) today announced the names of the 15 Growers and 15 Processors who have been awarded Stage One license pre-approvals. The Commission’s actions mark a giant step forward for the medical cannabis program in Maryland.
AmeriCann Launches $5,000,000 Secured Convertible Note Offering
DENVER, July 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — AmeriCann, Inc. (OTCQX: ACAN), a company that designs and plans to develop and lease sustainable, state-of-the-art medical cannabis cultivation properties, has engaged a Colorado-based investment banking firm to commence a $5 million secured convertible note offering.
Maryland Issues RFP for Medical Cannabis Seed-To-Sale Tracking
On June 24, 2016, Maryland’s Department of Information Technology issued a Request for Proposals for a medical cannabis seed-to-sale tracking system on behalf of the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission.
Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission to Talk Policy Amendments
On June 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. ET, The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission’s Policy Committee will meet at the Maryland Healthcare Commission in Baltimore to consider amendments to the state’s medical cannabis law.
AmeriCann Finalizes Design Plans for the Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center
ENVER, April 8, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — AmeriCann, Inc. (OTCQX: ACAN), a company that designs and develops advanced medical cannabis facilities, has released final plans for its Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center (MMCC) development in Freetown, Massachusetts.
Maryland Revises Scoring Timeline for Grower and Processor Applications
On Dec. 21, 2015, The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission announced that it had revised its timeline for grower and processor applications, anticipating applicants approved in stage one to be notified by Summer 2016.
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.