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First Maryland Medical Marijuana License Issued to ForwardGro

May 21, 2017

BALTIMORE — Maryland's medical marijuana program took a big step forward this week with the awarding of the state's first grower's license.

ForwardGro, based in Anne Arundel County, could make medicine available to patients this fall, but a number of outside forces might put the brakes on the process.

RELATED: Maryland Gov. Hogan Orders Study of Racial Disparities in Medical Marijuana Industry

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to issue the first license to grow medical marijuana to ForwardGro, but there is now concern over two lawsuits and a call for a special session to make sure licenses go to minority owners.

How the commission awarded licenses is the target of two lawsuits.

gLeaf Dispensary Workers Vote, 20-1, to Unionize in Maryland

Curio Wellness Partners With Viola, Opening 3rd Far & Dotter Dispensary in Maryland

Maryland Cannabis Workers at gLeaf Dispensary Unionize With UFCW

Maryland Governor, Legislative Leaders Agree on 33% Cannabis Tax Hike

gLeaf Dispensary Workers Vote, 20-1, to Unionize in Maryland

The cannabis workers at the company’s retail facility in Frederick voted to join the UFCW Local 27.

Curio Wellness Partners With Viola, Opening 3rd Far & Dotter Dispensary in Maryland

The cannabis company’s Pikesville location expands access to the greater Baltimore area with Viola founder Al Harrington to celebrate a ribbon cutting.

Maryland Cannabis Workers at gLeaf Dispensary Unionize With UFCW

The workers at The Cannabist-owned retail facility are seeking job security, fair pay, safer working conditions and a voice in the workplace.

Maryland Governor, Legislative Leaders Agree on 33% Cannabis Tax Hike

Gov. Wes Moore hopes the budget agreement will generate $1 billion in new tax revenue, including roughly $39 million from the cannabis tax increase.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore holds a press conference March 20 with legislative leaders on their budget framework agreement.

Teamsters Ratifies 1st Cannabis Union Contract in Maryland for Ascend Workers

Cannabis dispensary workers at Ascend blaze a trail for industry-leading standards in the state.

22 Tips to Conquer Compliance in Cannabis

Five cannabis industry compliance experts offer their tips for compliance success.

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State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as 'Piggy Banks' in 2025

California, Maryland, Maine and Mississippi are entertaining cannabis excise tax hikes this year that could put licensed businesses in jeopardy.

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How Much Does an Ounce of Cannabis Flower Cost in 2025?

Depending on location and market maturity, some state dispensaries charge more than quadruple the price of others on average.

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MariMed Brand Launches Help on the Homefront to Support Veterans Facing Housing Challenges

The company’s InHouse brand will provide $5,000 to a veteran in several of its retail markets to help offset the cost of housing or home improvements.

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21 States With the Highest, Lowest Cannabis Sales Per Dispensary

With only seven dispensaries, Rhode Island tops the list with nearly $17 million in annual sales revenue per store. But that will soon change.

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Workers at 2 Maryland Cannabis Dispensaries Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 400

Retail employees at The Apothecarium dispensary in Burtonsville and the Sweetspot dispensary in Olney voted in favor of unionizing.

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11 States Projected to Be Billion-Dollar Cannabis Markets in 2024

Maryland will be the newest state to join the 10-figure club this year, while three other states are expected to come just shy of the sales mark.

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