Cannabis dispensaries around Maryland saw long lines as customers took advantage of the opportunity to purchase recreational marijuana for personal use without a medical card. Cannabis dispensaries around Maryland saw long lines as customers took advantage of the opportunity to purchase recreational marijuana for personal use without a medical card. Photo: P. Harman/ALM.

Recreational marijuana became legal in my home state of Maryland on July 1, meaning that anyone over the age of 21 can now purchase cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates, tinctures, plants and other cannabis-containing products legally without a medical marijuana card. Cannabis is now legal for adult (recreational) use in 23 states, three territories, and Washington, D.C.

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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]