Maryland’s medical marijuana program has stirred much interest in the industry, said Taylor West, deputy director at the National Cannabis Industry Association.

Not only are there few medical marijuana programs on the East Coast, she said, but Maryland’s approach to treating a broad range of conditions and awarding a fair number of licenses makes it an attractive place to invest.

“This is a brand-new market where there really isn’t an established set of businesses there,” West said. “So getting in at the ground floor, treating patients and building a reputation has a lot of value.”

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