Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 33 - Natalie M. Laprade Medical Cannabis Commission
Section 13-3304.1 - Registration to Purchase Medical Cannabis for Purpose of Conducting Research Project Relating to Medical Uses, Properties, or Composition of Cannabis

(a)    (1)    An institution of higher education, a related medical facility, or an affiliated biomedical research firm may file with the Commission a registration to purchase medical cannabis for the purpose of conducting a bona fide research project relating to the medical uses, properties, or composition of cannabis.
        (2)    A registration filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:
            (i)    The name of the primary researcher;
            (ii)    The expected duration of the research; and
            (iii)    The primary objectives of the research.
        (3)    A registration filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall remain valid until there is a change in the research project or a withdrawal of the registration.
    (b)    An academic research representative may purchase medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
    (c)    An academic research representative may not be penalized or arrested under State law for acquiring, possessing, or dispensing cannabis, products containing cannabis, related supplies, or educational materials for use in a bona fide research project relating to the medical uses, properties, or composition of cannabis.
    (d)    The Commission may adopt regulations to implement this section.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Health - General

Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

Subtitle 33 - Natalie M. Laprade Medical Cannabis Commission

Section 13-3301 - Definitions

Section 13-3301.1 - Legislative Intent

Section 13-3302 - Commission Established; Purpose and Duties

Section 13-3303 - Membership

Section 13-3303.1 - Compassionate Use Fund

Section 13-3304 - Certifying Providers

Section 13-3304.1 - Registration to Purchase Medical Cannabis for Purpose of Conducting Research Project Relating to Medical Uses, Properties, or Composition of Cannabis

Section 13-3305 - Reports by Commission

Section 13-3305.1 - Individuals Prohibited From Ownership

Section 13-3305.2 - Study of Market With Respect to Assistance of Minorities and Women in Medical Cannabis Industry

Section 13-3305.3 - Required Affidavit to Be Submitted With Licensing Application

Section 13-3306 - Licensing Medical Cannabis Growers

Section 13-3307 - Licensed Dispensaries

Section 13-3308 - Dispensary Agents

Section 13-3309 - Processors

Section 13-3310 - Processor Agents

Section 13-3311 - Independent Testing Laboratory

Section 13-3311.1 - Sale or Transfer of Ownership in License; Rescission of Stage One Preapproval; Exceptions

Section 13-3312 - Criminal History Check of Applicants

Section 13-3313 - Exemption From Arrest, Prosecution, Revocation of Supervision, Parole, or Probation, or Any Civil or Administrative Penalty; Penalty for Distributing, Possessing, Manufacturing, or Using Cannabis Diverted From Approved Program

Section 13-3313.1 - Advertising

Section 13-3314 - Construction of Subtitle

Section 13-3315 - Federal Investigations or Prosecutions

Section 13-3316 - Regulations