Firm Eyes Easton For Medical Marijuana Growing Facility

A year after a state law was updated to allow commercial entities to grow and dispense medical marijuana, a group specializing in cultivating the product has unveiled plans to set up a medical marijuana growing facility in Easton.

On Monday, CBD Wellness Group made a presentation to the Easton town council during a special workshop session, The Star Democrat of Easton reports.

John Pica Jr., a lawyer who represents CBD Wellness Group and a former Maryland lawmaker, said the state will grant up to 15 medical marijuana growing licenses, and CBD plans to apply for one.

He also emphasized the distinction between growing marijuana and dispensing it.

"I think it's very important to note that we are not applying for a dispensary license here in Easton," Pica said. "There will be no contact with medical cannabis with anyone in the town unless they are an employee of the...

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