On February 22, 2024, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of SB 537- Cannabis- Licensee Locations- Restrictions with amendments. This bill seeks to provide further clarifications regarding the placement of cannabis dispensaries and outdoor growing facilities.
Counties thank both the Maryland Cannabis Administration and sponsors for considering county concerns and for working with MACo on this set of reasonable and targeted amendments. By making the modifications referenced, SB 537 will be an implementable piece of legislation that provides clarity and certainty for industry and local governments alike
From MACo Testimony:
The 2023 legalization of recreational cannabis has opened the door to economic opportunity, but has also led to a realigning of views regarding the place of cannabis in communities. Similarly to leaders at the state level, county leaders continue to actively debate this subject while being sensitive to the constituent concerns. The intent of SB 537 is to provide additional guardrails so both businesses and local governments can have more certainty in the rollout of this new industry.
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