Maryland law legalizing marijuana use, retail sales kicks in Saturday

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Maryland law legalizing marijuana use, retail sales kicks in Saturday
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Consumers will also be able to purchase their favorite flower strand or cannabis edible at one of the nearly 100 medical dispensaries that already have prepared to transition into recreational establishments.

Roughly 4 million state residents who are 21 and over will be allowed to have small amounts of marijuana starting July 1.

“It’s going to be extremely busy,” Brandon Barksdale, co-CEO of marijuana dispensary Remedy, which has locations in Columbia and Baltimore County, told WTOP News. “We’re bracing for a huge influx of traffic.” There are limits to new marijuana laws. Anyone possessing between 1.5 to 2.5 ounces is liable to be fined $250. Those who carry more than 2.5 ounces are at risk of facing misdemeanor charges.

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