It’s time for Maryland to make the important first step and remove legal restrictions against the medical sale and use of marijuana. Legislation was introduced Tuesday to finally accomplish this much overdue action that would make Maryland the 15th state to do so.
Delegate Dan Morhaim (Dem. Baltimore County), an emergency room physician and Senator David Brinkley (Rep. Frederick County) introduced the bills in their respective bodies to overturn current prohibitions.
While this legislation does not end the absurd prohibition against marijuana for regular adult consumption where it could be licensed, sold, and taxed like alcohol, this is a meaningful first step that can provide comfort and ease pain for those who are suffering from chronic conditions for which current drugs are harmful or not effective.
We encourage Maryland do the right thing and take the first step toward legalizing marijuana. This action is long overdue.
Delegate Dan Morhaim (Dem. Baltimore County), an emergency room physician and Senator David Brinkley (Rep. Frederick County) introduced the bills in their respective bodies to overturn current prohibitions.
While this legislation does not end the absurd prohibition against marijuana for regular adult consumption where it could be licensed, sold, and taxed like alcohol, this is a meaningful first step that can provide comfort and ease pain for those who are suffering from chronic conditions for which current drugs are harmful or not effective.
We encourage Maryland do the right thing and take the first step toward legalizing marijuana. This action is long overdue.
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