While advocates continue to debate the ballot question, state bureaucrats prepare for legal cannabis
Marijuana Industry NewsMarylandRecreational Marijuana October 21, 2022 MJ Shareholders 0
A Maryland House of Delegates committee established to ensure a smooth transition to legalized cannabis reviewed a report Tuesday on how the cannabis industry would be regulated by two state agencies.
The report serves as an update based on legislation approved this year for Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission to become part of the state’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. That wouldn’t happen unless voters next month approve the statewide ballot initiative known as Question 4 to allow recreational use of cannabis.
William Tilburg, executive director with the medical cannabis commission, said personnel from the cannabis commission would transfer to the alcohol commission.
A summary of the requirements includes minimizing the cost of the transfer, no diminution in pay, working conditions and benefits for the agency staffers, and allowing personnel to retain the merit system and retirement status they have on the date of transfer.
The cannabis commission has about 77 workers — approximately 46, or 60%, on contract or temporary status — in 16 offices, with the main office in Linthicum Heights in Anne Arundel County.
Because voters are expected to approve legalization of adult use of cannabis, Tilburg said it would be beneficial to hire people on a permanent basis.
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