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Maryland Senate Advances Marijuana Decriminalization Measure

Maryland Senate Advances Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Paige Lavender
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Senior Editor, Breaking News, HuffPost

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. - FEB. 9, 2014: A large jar full of GT Dragon, a cannabis strain created by cross-breading Trainwreck and Blue Dragon, sits on display at the Buenas Ondas Collective, a San Diego medical marijuana delivery service, at the 2014 Cannabis Cup on the grounds of the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by David Walter Banks for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. - FEB. 9, 2014: A large jar full of GT Dragon, a cannabis strain created by cross-breading Trainwreck and Blue Dragon, sits on display at the Buenas Ondas Collective, a San Diego medical marijuana delivery service, at the 2014 Cannabis Cup on the grounds of the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by David Walter Banks for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The Maryland state Senate advanced a marijuana decriminalization measure on Friday.

The senate voted 36-8 on a Senate Bill 364, which would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. The bipartisan bill, passed by the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee one week earlier, is sponsored by state Sens. Bobby Zirkin (D) and Allan Kittleman (R).

The bill would punish adult offenders with fines and force minors to attend substance abuse classes. State law currently ranks the possession of limited amounts of marijuana as a misdemeanor subject to no more than 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

According to the Washington Post, the bill now goes to the House of Delegates, where similar legislation died in committee in 2013.

For a look at other states opening up to new weed laws, go here.

Before You Go

Strains of Kaboom and Blue Mystic!
Nothern Lights Natural Rx
The two strains (the latter of which is pictured here) are among those most popular at Northern Lights Natural Rx, says co-owner Eva Woolhiser. But when it comes to edibles, she said customers will go for "anything."
The Ominously-Named 'Death Star' Strain!
Dank Colorado
Owner Justin Jones of Dank Colorado: "Our Death Star [strain] has been really popular."
And Blue Daddy and Mr. Pink Too!
Sean Barbas
"Our in house strains like Blue Daddy and Mr. Pink (pictured here) have been really popular,” Mile High Medical Cannabis store manager Sean Barbas said. "It’s been nuts”
'Euphoric' Cannabis Concentrate!
At The Health Center, owner Tiffany Goldman said a product called Shatter was the top choice among recreational customers before it sold out. Officially known as a cannabis concentrate, it's a form of hash and "according to most people it's more euphoric.
Blue Kudu Chocolate!
Bluekudu.com
The edible has been especially popular at Kine Mine, but customers shouldn't get in over their heads. "We’ve been warning people about the potency," CEO and founder Theran Snyder said.
Pop Rocks Candy Bars!
Incredibles
"Edibles have been flying off the shelves," Denver Kush owner Darin Smith said. "We’ve found particular success with the Incredibles Fireworks bar. It’s got chocolate mixed with pop rocks and the packaging is just great."
Weed Flowers!
Tim Cullen
“Cannabis flowers have been flying out the door," Evergreen Apothecary co-owner Tim Cullen said. "People have been waiting two hours for just two minutes in the store and couldn’t be happier for it.”
Weed Sodas!
AP
THC-infused sodas are displayed for sale in a cooler at The Clinic, a Denver-based marijuana dispensary with several outlets.
Something Called a TKO Bar, Whatever That Is!
Hank Borunda
"The TKO bar is most popular amongst patients," The Greener Side Owner Hank Borunda wrote in an email to HuffPost.
Here's What A Weed Menu Looks LIke!
AP
A recreational marijuana menu and price list sits on a counter at 3D Cannabis Center.
And Some Normal Bagged Weed!
Seth McConnell/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
Packages of marijuana labeled for recreational use are spread out on a counter at Northern Lights Cannabis Co in Edgewater, Colorado on January 1, 2014.
And Of Course, Just Plain, Old Weed Cigarettes!
AP
Different strains of marijuana are displayed for sale at The Clinic in Denver.
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