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“Maryland’s new cannabis law will also make it easier to expunge some charges and convictions” Article Published by The Baltimore Banner

By Chandler Walters
December 01, 2022

The Baltimore Banner published a cover story written by Brenda Wintrode featuring the new cannabis law and what it will mean for expungements. MVLS’ Workforce Development Manager, Chris Sweeney is quoted below.

Having a cannabis charge show up in a background check can be like “putting an extra barrier in front of you” when applying for jobs and promotions said Chris Sweeney

Read the full article in The Baltimore Banner here.

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