INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS State by State Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed several bills that will bolster the state's medical marijuana industry. House Bill 135 allows dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to out-of-state residents who have a valid MMJ card from another state. Visitors also would need to sign a form attesting that they have a qualifying condition under Louisiana law. House Bill 190 authorizes certain nurse practitioners to recommend MMJ to patients. Maryland State voters are expected to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization referendum in November, but industry officials are concerned the commercial market might not launch until 2025. After voters have their say, lawmakers will need to agree on a regulatory structure, but they are reluctant to commit to a firm timetable. They expressed concern about not repeating the mistakes of the state's MMJ industry, which failed to create diversity. Once an adult-use marijuana framework is enacted, regulators will need to establish rules and start the licensing process, and license winners will need time to develop their businesses.http://pattersonfan.com/cannabis http://pattersonfan.com/cannabis