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MD HB543

MD HB543
Firearms – Right to Purchase, Possess, and Carry – Use of Medical Cannabis


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Introduced
01/20/2021
In Committee
01/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 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 the denial of the right to purchase, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that a person is authorized to use medical cannabis under Maryland law. It clarifies that a person's authorization to use medical cannabis cannot be used as the sole basis for denying their firearms rights. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/05/2021)

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