stevencartwright t1_j8uwxcq wrote on February 17, 2023 at 2:56 AM

Reply to comment by maavaa in After complaints about teen ‘chaos’, Columbia Mall adds police patrols, could require chaperones by seekingpolaris

Is it legal to smoke it in public? Illegal and not enforced?

maavaa t1_j8uxuph wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:04 AM

https://www.peoples-law.org/recreational-marijuana-cannabis-use-and-possession-maryland

stevencartwright t1_j8uy7fs wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:07 AM

> Smoking cannabis in a public place is a civil offense and may be penalized by up to a $250 fine for a first offense. Subsequent offenses can incur fines up to $500. The law also prohibits a driver from smoking cannabis in motor vehicles. This law takes effect July 1, 2023.

maavaa t1_j8uz06g wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:13 AM

Yep. So pretty much treated like alcohol, where usually when cops see people subtly drinking in public they’re really not gonna do much about it unless they’re making a scene

stevencartwright t1_j8v1o1g wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:35 AM

Yeah but people don’t like the smell. They call it skunk for a reason. Plus the underage aspect of it.

imani_TqiynAZU t1_j8xsp22 wrote on February 17, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Especially the underage aspect of it.