Cannabis - Wholesaler License - Establishment
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: CannabisStatus: Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a cannabis wholesaler license; and altering the maximum fee certain applicants for cannabis licenses must pay for initial licensing or renewal of licenses.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Abell, Bryce | ABW | Position only |
| FAV | Akras, Thomas | Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carrington, Darrell | Carrington & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Morgan | Maryland Cannabis Administration | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hignutt, Kyle | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Bryce, Joe | Manis Canning and Associates | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bagwell, Ashlielobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Butler, Brandonlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Carr, Warren (Rusty) | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Garrison, Andrew | Maryland Cannabis Administration | Position only |
| INFO | Chinemere , Obielobbyist | Rifkin Weiner Livingston, LLC | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFBagwell, AshlieRegistered for: AbbVie Inc.; Aligned Data Centers; American Academy of Anesthesiology Assistants, Inc.; Atmosphere Data Centers LLC; Baltimore Civic Fund, Inc.; Beltway Fine Wine…
UNFButler, BrandonRegistered for: Cecil County Government; Center for Election Science; DelFest, LLC; International Responder Systems; Maryland Workforce Association; Toro Management, LLC…
INFOChinemere , ObieRifkin Weiner Livingston, LLCRegistered for: 1/ST Racing MD LLC; Alterwood Health, Inc.; Ashley, Inc.; Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum; Baltimore Banner, The; Baltimore Streetcar Museum…