Leonardtown, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC), in collaboration with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, are organizing a community briefing to inform residents about the forthcoming legalization of cannabis for adult-use in Maryland. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., will take place in the CSMC meeting room located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. Both in-person attendance and virtual viewing options will be available via the St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) Channel 95 and the SMCG YouTube Channel.
The Board of Health has confirmed a distinguished panel of speakers who will address crucial aspects of the upcoming legalization of adult-use cannabis in Maryland. These panelists include William Tilburg, Director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration; Sheriff Steven Hall from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office; Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer; and John Houser, Assistant County Attorney at SMCG. Each expert will provide insights into various topics, such as statewide implementation, public safety, public health, and land use/zoning.
Recognizing the importance of community engagement, CSMC President James Randy Guy expressed gratitude towards the partners from the State, as well as the St. Mary’s County Health Department and Sheriff’s Office, for their commitment to informing the community about this significant transition. “We know that our residents have questions about this, and how it will impact our community,” President Guy stated, emphasizing the need for transparency and education.
Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer, acknowledged the multitude of inquiries arising from the legalization of adult-use cannabis. “The legalization of adult-use cannabis has sparked many questions for community members that we hope to answer during this community briefing,” said Dr. Brewster. She further emphasized the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s dedication to community health and the protection of youth as they prepare for the implementation of this new law.
To ensure the inclusion of community concerns, residents are encouraged to submit their questions regarding the adult-use legalization of cannabis in Maryland through an online form. The deadline for submitting questions is 5 p.m. on May 31, 2023. The submitted questions will be compiled and addressed during the event to the extent possible. For additional information about the briefing or assistance with submitting questions through the online form, please contact the St. Mary’s County Health Department at smchd.pr@maryland.gov or by calling (301) 475-4330.
The St. Mary’s County community eagerly awaits the briefing, as it serves as an opportunity for residents to obtain accurate information directly from experts in the field. With the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult-use in Maryland, it is crucial for community members to stay informed and understand the potential implications for public safety, health, and land use. By facilitating open dialogue and providing a platform for residents to ask questions, the CSMC and the St. Mary’s County Health Department are actively working towards ensuring a smooth transition and addressing any concerns that may arise.
Cannabis consumers in all states deserve and demand equal rights and protections under our laws that are currently afforded to the drinkers of far more dangerous and deadly, yet perfectly legal, widely accepted, endlessly advertised and even glorified as an All-American pastime, alcohol.
Plain and simple!
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The “War on Cannabis” has been a complete and utter failure. It is the largest component of the broader yet equally unsuccessful “War on Drugs” that has cost our country over a trillion dollars.
Instead of The United States wasting Billions upon Billions more of our yearly tax dollars fighting a never ending “War on Cannabis”, lets generate Billions of dollars, and improve the deficit instead. Especially now, due to Covid-19. It’s a no brainer.
The Prohibition of Cannabis has also ruined the lives of many of our loved ones. In numbers greater than any other nation, our loved ones are being sent to jail and are being given permanent criminal records. Especially, if they happen to be of the “wrong” skin color or they happen to be from the “wrong” neighborhood. Which ruin their chances of employment for the rest of their lives, and for what reason?
Cannabis is much safer to consume than alcohol. Yet do we lock people up for choosing to drink?
Let’s end this hypocrisy now!
The government should never attempt to legislate morality by creating victim-less cannabis “crimes” because it simply does not work and costs the taxpayers a fortune.
Cannabis Legalization Nationwide is an inevitable reality that’s approaching much sooner than prohibitionists think and there is nothing they can do to stop it!
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