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1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Consumer Law, Tax Law and Business Law for Maryland on
Q: What regulations are involved with Cannabis Accessory e-commerce in the state of Maryland?

I am looking into creating an E-commerce site that sells Cannabis Accessories (Grinders, Pipes, Etc). I have no intention on selling any CBD products.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jan 28, 2024

Here are the key regulations around selling cannabis accessories online in Maryland:

1. Legal to sell cannabis accessories - Maryland has legalized cannabis accessories, so products like grinders, rolling papers, pipes, bongs, etc are legal to sell to adults over 21.

2. No sale of...
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Q: In the state of Maryland is the smell of weed a reason to search my car
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Jan 17, 2023

Yes. Possession of marijuana is still illegal in Maryland, even if the amounts are below the criminal threshhold and only qualify for the civil infraction, and simple possession will remain illegal until the new Maryland law goes into effect in July 2023. After that time, mere odor of marijuana... View More

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Q: In the state of Maryland is the smell of weed a reason to search my car
Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Jan 17, 2023

There are cases that hold that it is enough to search your car. The cases distinguish between the search of your car during a traffic stop and the search of your person when you are in a store. Of course, the issue turns on the facts of the stop and you should discuss that with an attorney.

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Q: Under 21, 1st offense, under 10 grams Marijuana, Maryland, do I need an lawyer?
Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Jan 7, 2023

It is a civil citation and not a criminal charge. You cannot be sent to jail. Since you are under 21, the judge can order you to a drug treatment or education program.

An attorney may be better able to raise technical defenses such as insisting the State be able to prove the substance was...
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Q: I was prescribed medical marijuana and want to know can the courts lock me up because I am on parole and probation?

I was diagnosed with ptsd, depression,anxiety and insomnia. Please help

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Aug 31, 2022

You should discuss with your lawyer filing a motion to modify your probation to allow you to use your medical marijuana card.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Maryland on
Q: My uncle is the executor of my parents will she is refusing to give me my trust and won't contact me

She is the executor of the will saying he will donate and not give to me I really need help and I really need help getting my trust cuz my uncle is trying to keep it from me and I don't know what to do

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on May 8, 2022

There is no reasonable way to evaluate your position without reviewing the trust document to determine the trust instructions and, potentially, formation issues and breaches of fiduciary duties. Schedule a consult with a qualified lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Maryland on
Q: Appealing judge’s decision, how do I prep for court?

I received a citation for possession of a substance and I am now appealing the Judge’s decision. How do I prep for court?

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Nov 17, 2021

You hire a lawyer. A lawyer is trained in the law, and a criminal defense attorney is specifically trained in preparing, arguing and defending criminal cases. You are not. An open-ended question like yours is the equivalent of asking how do you perform a surgical procedure on yourself. Lawyers... View More

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Q: if you get caught legally with the possession of marijuana, can you still get your license at 16 and 9 months? (not me)

i don’t need legal help that questions was for a friend.

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Jul 28, 2021

Criminal charges not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, and civil citations for possession of under 10 grams of marijuana, have no impact on the ability to apply for or obtain a license or provisional license to drive.

Q: I was denied employment due to CBD oil usage for insomnia. The product label DID NOT state the possibility of THC.

I was using CBD oil from a large retail store (Vitamin Shoppe) for insomnia. The label on the bottle or packaging DID NOT state the possibility of positive THC in drug tests, thus made me think I was safe in using the product. My drug test came back positive for THC and was denied employment even... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Jan 12, 2021

CBD oil and other hemp-based products are not yet regulated by the FDA, and the 50 states all have 50 different regulatory schemes for this product. In short, there is little legal requirements regarding listing ingredients and THC concentrations. Legal hemp, as opposed to illegal or regulated... View More

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Q: I am a medical cannabis patient in maryland. I am wondering where i can smoke cannabis legally. Is my backyard ok?

My backyard can be viewed by neighbors and from the street

I have a chainlink fence around my yard

Eric Todd Kirk
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answered on Apr 29, 2020

I think as a general proposition you're entitled to conduct lawful activity any place where lawful activity is allowed. For example the government may impose a time, place or manner restriction on otherwise lawful activity. It's not clear from your question if perhaps you were conflating... View More

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Q: I am a medical cannabis patient in maryland. I am wondering where i can smoke cannabis legally. Is my backyard ok?

My backyard can be viewed by neighbors and from the street

I have a chainlink fence around my yard

Eric Todd Kirk
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answered on Apr 29, 2020

I think as a general proposition you're entitled to conduct lawful activity any place where lawful activity is allowed. For example the government may impose a time, place or manner restriction on otherwise lawful activity. It's not clear from your question if perhaps you were conflating... View More

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Q: Inmy statement of probable cause it says pant instead of plants is that a clerical error that can be grounds for dismiss

If so what language should i use or say to have that piece of evidence thrown out

Eric Todd Kirk
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answered on Mar 9, 2020

Without seeing the statement itself it's impossible to say for sure but this certainly appears to be a simple typographical error. That would not be grounds for dismissal.

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