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Maryland – allowed marijuana usage and limitations

Unfortunately, recreational use of marijuana is still Illegal in Maryland. However, since 2014, those who have been diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer or HIV/AIDS can now enjoy the benefits of smoking marijuana for medical purposes.

Managing to obtain a medical marijuana license in Maryland means that you’re going to be able to get your hands on a 30-day supply of weed. You can acquire it at one of the local dispensaries. That being said, you are not allowed to grow your own.

Of course, all of this means that smoking marijuana in public is out of the question (punishable by up to $500 in fines), or even carrying it for that matter. Getting caught with it could get you fined for $100 (but nothing more than that). However, should you be caught carrying anywhere between 10 grams and 50 pounds of marijuana, you could potentially have to go to jail for one year and be fined for $1,000.

Obviously, driving under the influence of marijuana is strictly forbidden in Maryland. Also, any kind of unauthorized distribution is considered a felony. The overall severity of the punishment depends on how much marijuana you’re selling. Lesser amounts will get you imprisoned for up to 5 years, and there will also be a $15,000 slapped on top of it. If you’re deeply involved with mass-scale illegal distribution of marijuana, you could be imprisoned for up to 40 years, all while having to pay a whopping $1,000,000 in penalties.

As for the types of marijuana products the dispensaries carry, the selection is quite diverse. Each strain of cannabis can potentially have different effects, so it’s best to ask the budtender for help if you’re not sure what to pick. Generally speaking, strong Sativas will boost your energy levels and really get you sky-high, while the Indicas are more calming, almost like a sedative of sorts.

Don’t think you’re limited to merely consuming marijuana solely through inhaling. In fact, you can also get it in the form of essential oils. Make no mistake; they are as potent as can be, so don’t buy into the philosophy of treating them lightheartedly.

The same is true for cannabis foods and drinks, so it’s important to always check the serving size prior to proceeding. These can be especially tricky, as it sometimes takes an entire hour for the effects to kick in. Finally, there are creams and lotions you can apply to your body, and using them is essentially worry-free – they won’t get you high.

As of December 2017, official marijuana dispensaries have finally started to open up across the state. However, you’re still going to have to shell up the dough for it yourself, since no health insurance medical plans cover it.

Even though Maryland has seen numerous movements aiming to legalize recreational use of marijuana in the country, none have been successful thus far. Regardless of that, the future of recreational marijuana use in Maryland remains a mystery, and it’s not unlikely to see some changes being introduced soon.