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MD SB179

MD SB179
Firearms - Right to Purchase, Possess, and Carry - Use of Medical Cannabis


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Introduced
01/13/2020
In Committee
02/17/2020
Crossed Over
02/14/2020
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing that a person may not be denied the right to purchase, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that the person is authorized to use medical cannabis.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits denying a person the right to purchase, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that the person is authorized to use medical cannabis under Maryland law. It provides that a person's authorization to use medical cannabis cannot be used as the sole basis for denying their firearm rights. The bill seeks to ensure that the legal use of medical cannabis does not preclude someone from exercising their right to own and carry firearms in Maryland.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred Judiciary (on 02/17/2020)

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