Maryland legislators have introduced two complementary bills to establish rules and regulations for cannabis consumption lounges.
According to the Baltimore Business Journal, House Bill 0132 and Senate Bill 0215 would create 15 licenses that would allow operators to sell and serve marijuana-infused beverages and edibles from third-party suppliers in a consumption space akin to bars.
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However, smoking marijuana inside such spaces would be prohibited under the measures, which likely will be a deal breaker for consumers, advocates and the industry.
Infusing cannabis into any prepared foods on premises also would be restricted.
The proposals would require a business to secure a separate license to operate and host marijuana events, which must register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), the state’s top regulator,
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