Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 36-201
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§36–201.
Official statutory text
(a) There is a Maryland Cannabis Administration established as an independent unit of State government.
(b) (1) There is a Director of the Administration.
(2) The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Administration with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(3) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) The Director must have the training and experience, including knowledge of the State cannabis industry and regulatory system, that is needed to direct the work of the Administration.
(d) The Administration may employ staff and retain contractors as provided in the State budget.
(e) The Administration:
(1) shall be responsible for carrying out the requirements and duties established under this title; and
(2) may recommend changes to improve the administration of this title relating to the regulation of cannabis.
(f) The Administration shall administer and enforce this title.
(b) (1) There is a Director of the Administration.
(2) The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Administration with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(3) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) The Director must have the training and experience, including knowledge of the State cannabis industry and regulatory system, that is needed to direct the work of the Administration.
(d) The Administration may employ staff and retain contractors as provided in the State budget.
(e) The Administration:
(1) shall be responsible for carrying out the requirements and duties established under this title; and
(2) may recommend changes to improve the administration of this title relating to the regulation of cannabis.
(f) The Administration shall administer and enforce this title.
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