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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland panel has approved regulations to implement a medical marijuana program.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the regulations on Thursday after drawn-out deliberations. The regulations still need approval from a legislative panel and the state's health secretary, but the commission's decision marked a significant step forward.
The commission had delayed voting on the regulations to take a second look at fees for growers and dispensers, costs some critics have said are too high. Dr. Paul Davies, the commission chairman, says the panel felt the state needed to maintain enough funding to make sure it is a successful program.
Davies says it's hoped the program will be operational in early to mid-2016.
The law will allow certified doctors to recommend marijuana for qualifying patients.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the regulations on Thursday after drawn-out deliberations. The regulations still need approval from a legislative panel and the state's health secretary, but the commission's decision marked a significant step forward.
The commission had delayed voting on the regulations to take a second look at fees for growers and dispensers, costs some critics have said are too high. Dr. Paul Davies, the commission chairman, says the panel felt the state needed to maintain enough funding to make sure it is a successful program.
Davies says it's hoped the program will be operational in early to mid-2016.
The law will allow certified doctors to recommend marijuana for qualifying patients.
