ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb 24, 2021) – Last week, a Maryland House committee held a hearing on a bill that would legalize marijuana despite federal prohibition.
Del. Jazz Lewis (D – Prince George) introduced House Bill 32 (HB32) on Jan 6. The bill would not only legalize personal use of marijuana (including paraphernalia), but also establish licensure of businesses for cultivation and sales, as regulated by the state. Adults – over the age of 21 – could legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana and would be able to cultivate up to six plants, as long as they are not accessible by minors. HB32 would also allow for the expungement of some previous cannabis convictions.
This wasnât how I expected to spend my 21st birthday. But it was October, and given the lockdowns, pickings for a venue were slim. Iâve never been good at making decisions, and I certainly wasnât going to start now â so I searched ârestaurants near meâ on Google and chose the closest one.
My friends and I loaded into the car and drove off into the night. We got on I-195 and pulled up to our destination.
âI didnât even know this place still existed,â I told my friends as we got out of the car. âAll the ones near me have closed.â