Ready for round 1 of Maryland Cannabis Business Licenses?

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The Maryland Cannabis Administration announced that the first application round for cannabis business licenses will open on November 13. The administration also revealed the number of permits, by license type, available in the first application round. How many of each license type will be available in the first round? More than 175 standard and micro

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The Step-by-Step Process of Obtaining a Maryland Dispensary License

This comprehensive guide will take you through the step-by-step process of obtaining a Maryland dispensary license.

Are you ready to enter the fast-growing and lucrative cannabis industry in Maryland? Obtaining a dispensary license is your key to unlocking a world of opportunities. However, navigating the application process can be complex and overwhelming. That’s where we come in. This comprehensive guide will take you through the step-by-step process of obtaining a Maryland

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Everything we know about the licensing process in Maryland

Launch your cannabis business in Maryland's booming industry! Discover social equity opportunities, application requirements, and critical dates for Round 1. Get notified when applications drop in September 2023!

Steps to apply for a cannabis license in Maryland On September 1, 2023, the Maryland Cannabis Administration and the Office of Social Equity announced essential steps for those looking to apply for a cannabis license in the state. The Office of Social Equity has released eligibility criteria for cannabis social equity, and the MCA is launching a

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How can I apply to Maryland’s cannabis license lottery?

Maryland's cannabis license

As of September 2021, Maryland’s cannabis license application process may vary based on the specific type of license you are interested in and the regulations set by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). Since then, many states like Maryland have held lottery-based cannabis business licensing processes which we’ll uncover in this blog. Entering the Maryland

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Maryland’s Social Equity Legal Cannabis Program What’s Next?

Maryland Legal Cannabis Program

Maryland plans to issue adult-use cannabis business licenses in two licensing rounds, according to the Baltimore Banner—the first round launches on January 1, 2024, and is reserved for social equity applicants. The market will launch with a voter-approved legalization measure on July 1, 2023. Governor Wes Moore states, “It’s the first step in ensuring an

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Maryland Cannabis Reform Emergency Bills (SB516 & HB556)

Key Takeaways from Bill (SB516 & HB556)

The Maryland Legislature presented emergency bills SB516 and HB556 on February 3, 2023. The proposed law would rename the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC), give it licensing and regulation responsibilities, establish an Office of Social Equity, an Advisory Board on Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis, and establish a Cannabis Regulation & Enforcement Division within the

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