Will the General Assembly finally tackle the issue of recreational marijuana this session?We look at the House of Delegates’ approach with Baltimore City Delegate Luke Clippinger. He’s the sponsor of two bills designed to legalize recreational cannabis through a referendum, expunge past convictions for possession, and create a fund to support women and minority business owners.Then, Shad Ewart teaches courses on the cannabis industry at Anne Arundel Community College. He shares ideas on breaking down barriers that might price local entrepreneurs out, right at the start.

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Legislation - HB0837

Legislation - HB0001

Maryland Lawmakers Vote To Put Marijuana Legalization Referendum On November Ballot - Marijuana Moment

Opinion: Law Legalizing Cannabis Should Take Effect Immediately Upon Voter Approval - Maryland Matters

Will the General Assembly finally tackle the issue of recreational marijuana this session?We look at the House of Delegates&rsquo; approach with Baltimore City Delegate Luke Clippinger. He&rsquo;s the sponsor of two bills designed to legalize recreational cannabis through a referendum, expunge past convictions for possession, and create a fund to support women and minority business owners.Then, Shad Ewart teaches courses on the cannabis industry at Anne Arundel Community College. He shares ideas on breaking down barriers that might price local entrepreneurs out, right at the start.
Links:
<a href="https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0837?ys=2022RS">Legislation - HB0837</a>
<a href="https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0001?ys=2022RS">Legislation - HB0001</a>
<a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/maryland-lawmakers-vote-to-put-marijuana-legalization-referendum-on-november-ballot/">Maryland Lawmakers Vote To Put Marijuana Legalization Referendum On November Ballot - Marijuana Moment</a>
<a href="https://www.marylandmatters.org/2022/02/12/opinion-law-legalizing-cannabis-should-take-effect-immediately-upon-voter-approval/">Opinion: Law Legalizing Cannabis Should Take Effect Immediately Upon Voter Approval - Maryland Matters</a>

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