Gov. O’Malley to Sign Medical Marijuana Legislation into Law
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley will sign a bill into law Thursday, May 2, that allows people with serious illnesses to obtain medical marijuana via state-regulated programs administrated by academic medical research centers. HB 1101 received final approval from the Maryland General Assembly on April 8. Gov. O’Malley signed a separate bill April 9 that removes criminal penalties for acquiring marijuana on behalf of a seriously ill family member. “I’m pleased to hear the governor has decided to sign this bill [...]