Jacob Redmond
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A state panel charged with regulating Maryland's new medical-marijuana industry announced an agreement Tuesday for Towson University to serve as a consultant on applications from entities seeking licenses as cannabis growers, processors and dispensers.
In its agreement with the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, Towson's Regional Economic Studies Institute, or RESI, will provide oversight in developing applications and assist in managing applicant evaluations, according to a news release issued by the commission.
The panel anticipates that applications and instructions for prospective growers, processors and dispensers will be available on its website in September.
"Working with RESI will enable the commission to expedite the application development and evaluation processes by tapping into a network of industry experts nationwide," Hannah Byron, executive director of the state commission, said in the release.
A number of companies have taken steps to get involved in Maryland's new medical cannabis industry, including one investment group that recently detailed plans for a facility in Washington County.
Green Thumb Industries LLC, which previously has earned several cultivation licenses in Illinois, has proposed an $8 million cultivation facility that would be built on about 19 acres in the Hopewell Valley industrial park if the company receives one of 15 Maryland cultivation licenses later this year.
RESI is a unit of Towson's Division of Innovation and Applied Research. It works with state agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector firms to provide economic, policy and program analysis, the release said.
Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership with RESI runs through Dec. 31. Once applications are posted, licensees could be given approval as early as December of this year.
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In its agreement with the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, Towson's Regional Economic Studies Institute, or RESI, will provide oversight in developing applications and assist in managing applicant evaluations, according to a news release issued by the commission.
The panel anticipates that applications and instructions for prospective growers, processors and dispensers will be available on its website in September.
"Working with RESI will enable the commission to expedite the application development and evaluation processes by tapping into a network of industry experts nationwide," Hannah Byron, executive director of the state commission, said in the release.
A number of companies have taken steps to get involved in Maryland's new medical cannabis industry, including one investment group that recently detailed plans for a facility in Washington County.
Green Thumb Industries LLC, which previously has earned several cultivation licenses in Illinois, has proposed an $8 million cultivation facility that would be built on about 19 acres in the Hopewell Valley industrial park if the company receives one of 15 Maryland cultivation licenses later this year.
RESI is a unit of Towson's Division of Innovation and Applied Research. It works with state agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector firms to provide economic, policy and program analysis, the release said.
Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership with RESI runs through Dec. 31. Once applications are posted, licensees could be given approval as early as December of this year.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: State hires college to evaluate medical-marijuana applications - Herald Mail Media: Local News
Author: Web Staff
Contact: Contact Us - Herald Mail Media: Site
Photo Credit: Towson
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