"Maryland's First Day of Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales Sees Long Lines"

Maryland experienced long lines and a big turnout on the first day of legal recreational cannabis sales. Dispensaries, such as Culta and Curio Far and Dotter, saw lines out the door, and many businesses converted from medical cannabis to adult-use. Customers expressed excitement about the end of prohibition and the opportunity to access cannabis for various purposes. Dispensaries added staff, products, and security measures to accommodate the increased demand. However, state law prohibits smoking cannabis in public, crossing state lines with marijuana can lead to trouble, and marijuana remains banned on federal property.