Worcester Co. marijuana dispensaries new rules following emergency bill
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Cannabis dispensaries are now getting some new rules in Worcester County.
As of today, an emergency bill went into effect. New dispensaries coming into the area will have to be mindful of their location before setting up shop. 47 ABC spoke with Jennifer Keener, Director of Development Review and Permitting for the county who says the state allows the county to make further legislation.
County commissioners wanted to take that a step further by protecting surrounding establishments within the vicinity of said dispensary. “The commissioners wanted to go further and set the 2,000 feet, especially limits the location these dispensaries can be located in. The separation distances from pre-existing schools, daycare facilities, parks, libraries, and other dispensaries,” said Keener.
The bill also prohibited on-site consumption. For all the details of the bill, you can visit Worcester County’s website.
