MD: Hogan Calls For Disparity Study On Medical Marijuana Industry

[Ron Strider]

Study to address diversity concerns by state's Legislative Black Caucus. Gov. Larry Hogan has called for a disparity study to examine Maryland's regulated medical cannabis industry. Hogan said the study will be overseen by the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs and is in response to concerns expressed by the Legislative Black Caucus and shared by the administration regarding diversity in the emerging industry.

Such a study was proposed during the 2017 General Assembly session, but no bill was passed before the session ended earlier this month.

The disparity study will be conducted by experts in the field employed by the Maryland Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission, Hogan said.

Hogan said he wants the study to be conducted "as expeditiously as possible," in order to identify and ensure appropriate opportunities for minority participation in Maryland's regulated medical cannabis industry.

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