medical cannabis Archives

August 17, 2017

Maryland is Officially Growing!

Our home state is officially growing...medical cannabis, that is! This past Monday, the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission approved 8 Growers and 4 Processors for licenses. The awarded licenses come after years of setbacks and delays since medical cannabis became legalized in 2013. Brand Joint celebrates with Maryland's 12,000 registered patients, knowing that quality medicine will soon be available at 102 dispensaries this fall.

The list of licensed medical cannabis firms are listed below:

Licensed Growers

Curio Cultivation LLC (Baltimore County)
ForwardGro LLC (Anne Arundel County)
Freestate Wellness LLC (Howard County)
Green Leaf Medical LLC (Frederick County)
Harvest of Maryland LLC (Washington County)
HMS Health LLC (Frederick County)
Holistic Industries Inc. LLC (Prince George’s County)
Maryland Compassionate Care and Wellness LLC
(dba as Grass Roots) (Carroll County)
emescal Wellness LLC (Baltimore City)

Licensed Processors

Blair Wellness LLC (Worcester County)
Curio Wellness LLC (Baltimore County)
Holistic Industries, INC. LLC (Prince George’s County)
Maryland Compassionate Care and Wellness LLC
dba as Grass Roots) (Carroll County)

Licensed Dispensaries

Wellness Institute of Maryland

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June 14, 2017

Patient & Public Education Matters

It's easy to roll your eyes at a friend or family member who recites a “fact” about cannabis use that sounds eerily similar to a quote from Reefer Madness. Now, more than ever, cannabis entrepreneurs and enthusiasts must make a conscious effort to educate the public about cannabis use and users.

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April 25, 2017

Maryland Patient Registry Now Open!

After months of delays and anticipation, open patient and caregiver enrollment officially began on Monday, April 24 for The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission! The registration processes and requirements differ for adult and minor patients, but both are to be completed online. Requirements and more information on how to register can be found here.

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December 6, 2016

CBS This Morning Interview

Last week was an exciting one at the Brand Joint Office! As a follow up to October's Washington Post article , "‘Kind of taboo’: Pot industry moms form support group in an era of legalization," CBS This Morning contacted Jenn and other cannabusiness women for a television interview!

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November 17, 2016

The Rise of Craft Cannabis

Just like gourmet food, beer and wine aficionados, many cannabis connoisseurs have sophisticated tastes and enjoy high-quality products. Paying more money for particular strains and potency is becoming increasingly normal. As the rise of medical marijuana programs and legalization spreads across the country (now 28 states), the way in which consumers think about their bud is changing.

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November 9, 2016

Cannabis Legalization

Little by little, prohibition is coming to an end as we continue to make progress legalizing cannabis. Congratulations to California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Maine who have voted in favor of adult-use. Florida, North Dakota, Arkansas and Montana have also approved medical marijuana initiatives!

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