Governor Larry Hogan has signed legislation, House Bill 104, expanding the pool of medical professionals who can provide written recommendations for marijuana to qualifying patients.
Passage of this legislation allows nurse midwives and nurse practitioners, among other medical professionals, who are in good standing with the state to provide written certifications to qualifying patients.
Maryland legalized medical marijuana in 2014, however the state has been delayed in issuing its first licenses for growers, processors, and dispensaries. Patient access to medical cannabis isn’t expected until 2017.
For additional information on this legislation and other pending reforms, contact Maryland NORML.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
