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Raising Capital for Maryland Social Equity Cannabis Businesses

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Congratulations to those who won a cannabis social equity license in the Maryland lottery! To take advantage of this exciting business endeavor, check out these suggested priority actions and read on for essential...more

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Litigation Update: Maryland District Court Finds that ‘Dormant Commerce Clause’ Does not Apply to Adult-Use Cannabis in Maryland,...

We have an update about the recent lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Maryland Cannabis Administration’s (MCA’s) Social Equity Program. To recap, on January 26, 2024, a California-based attorney filed suit...more

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New Lawsuit Challenges Maryland Cannabis Administration’s Social Equity Program Under ‘Dormant Commerce Clause,’ Seeks Injunction...

According to a Complaint filed on January 26, 2024, in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Maryland's adult-use cannabis licensing program, which is currently limited to applicants who qualified for...more

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Maryland Cannot Require Hemp Producers to Obtain State Cannabis License, for Now

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On October 12, hemp producers and retailers notched an early win in litigation challenging the legality of Maryland’s cannabis licensing program as it applies to hemp. By way of background, the Maryland General Assembly...more

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Maryland Cannabis Application Details

Maryland Releases Cannabis License Application Details and Instructions- On October 13, the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) released some much-anticipated details regarding the upcoming cannabis licensing round. The...more

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Maryland Cannabis Administration Releases Additional Information, Access to Social Equity Verification Portal

On Friday, September 8, the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) Office of Social Equity released additional information for its upcoming initial licensing round, including the social equity verification portal, application...more

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Maryland Releases Eligibility Criteria for Social Equity Applicants for Fall 2023 Cannabis License Application Period

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The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) and the Office of Social Equity (OSE) have released the eligibility criteria to be considered a social equity applicant for the upcoming Fall 2023 Cannabis License Application Period...more

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Maryland Releases Draft Cannabis Regulations in Preparation for Legalization on July 1, 2023

Last week the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MSA) released its draft emergency regulations for the state’s adult-use marijuana market which is set to come online on July 1. The draft regulations are subject to review by...more

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Cannabis License Types and Timelines in Maryland Adult-Use Regulation Bill Awaiting Governor's Signature

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Roughly two months after the introduction of cross-filed bills relating to regulating adult-use cannabis in Maryland, HB556 and SB516, the General Assembly passed a final version of the bill and sent it to Gov. Wes Moore for...more

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Maryland Cannabis Reform: Amendments to House Bill 556 and Projected Impacts on Licensing Conversion and Future Licensing Rounds

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HB 556 and SB516 were introduced on February 3, 2023 and provide a regulatory framework for the adult-use cannabis industry in Maryland. Since being introduced, the House Bill was significantly amended and then passed in the...more

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SUMMARY: Maryland House Bill 556

Maryland House Bill 556 (cross-filed with Maryland Senate Bill 516), introduced on February 3, 2023, contains essential provisions for any person or entity interested in participating in the cannabis industry in Maryland....more

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Maryland Cannabis Reform: Conversion to Adult Use for Existing Medical Licensees and New Licensing Opportunities

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On February 3, 2023, the Maryland Legislature introduced cross-filed emergency bills SB516 and HB556. The proposed legislation would impart licensing and regulation duties upon a renamed Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis...more

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