Maryland’s illicit cannabis market still ‘alive and well’ after legalization

It’s been more than a year since Maryland flipped a switch, turning the state’s string of medical cannabis stores into retailers open to anyone 21 and older. Ahead of the rollout made possible by a ballot referendum, lawmakers deftly set regulations and taxes based on what’s worked and what hasn’t worked elsewhere. One goal? Make room for new businesses by attempting to suppress illegal sales.