House bill 777, legislation that sought to prohibit a person from smoking or consuming marijuana in a public place, in or on a public conveyance, or in any specified area otherwise accessible to the public; and establish a criminal penalty of a fine not to exceed $ 500 has been tabled for the 2016 legislative session.
Members of the House previously approved the measure in a 102-34 vote, however members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee failed to consider the legislation before session came to a close.
While NORML is generally supportive of efforts to dissuade the use of marijuana in public or in a vehicle, this measure was unnecessary and overly punitive.
NORML would like to thank those of you who contacted their state elected officials and urged them to reject this legislation.
For more information of legislative efforts in Maryland, please contact Maryland NORML or write info@marylandnorml.org, or follow the Marijuana Policy Coalition of Maryland on Facebook.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
