Maryland set to begin issuing medical marijuana licenses
The State of Maryland will begin issuing licenses for medical marijuana growers and processors as early as next month.
The program had been delayed for more than a year as state officials revised regulations and fees.
But Darrell Carrington, executive director of the Maryland Cannabis Industry Association, said expectant patients are one step closer to being able to fill their prescriptions.
"Well obviously, we're all very excited that patients will finally be getting access to the medicine they've been waiting for."
More than 150 companies submitted bids for the growers' licenses, but only 15 licenses will be awarded, Carrington said. Hundreds of companies have also submitted bids for retail pot dispensaries.
Delegate Cheryl Glenn, who represents Baltimore City and is the lead sponsor of the medical marijuana bill that became law, said she is encouraged by the progress of the program.
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