Maryland Cannabis Reform
On June 17, 2024, Governor Moore issued an Executive Clemency Order pardoning certain Maryland convictions related to the simple possession of cannabis (the “Cannabis Pardon Order”). His historic action pardoned 175,000 Maryland convictions for cannabis possession, which removes barriers to employment, housing, and other services. The order is the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state and the inclusion of paraphernalia makes Maryland the first state to take such action.
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