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Buckel Expresses Concerns Regarding Pot Legalization Effort

July 20th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

On Friday, Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones announced her plans to push for, and support, the legalization of marijuana in Maryland. The speaker also announced  the creation of a cannabis work group to craft the implementation of a legalized cannabis program in Maryland, should the voters approve the ballot question in November of 2022. House Minority Leader Jason Buckel of Allegany County has been appointed to serve on a committee. While polls show strong support for legalization, Buckel tells WCBC News there are some real concerns regarding marijuana use and legalization, citing driving under the influence and access to children…