In 2014, Maryland became the 21st state to legalize medical cannabis when Governor O’Malley signed House Bill 881 into law, and also became the 18th state to decriminalize cannabis possession. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission and the Maryland Department of Health were then tasked with developing regulations for patient registry, i.d. cards, licensing, and all others pertaining to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program.

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Positive Energy first began taking form when Denise and Matt (Ocean City locals and business owners for 30+ years) first heard of the Maryland bill that legalized the use of medical cannabis. They mentioned the idea of applying for a license to their daughter, Lyndsey. They began researching the plant and were astonished with the therapeutic benefits that cannabis had on many medical conditions. The family was especially impassioned with the hope that it could offer a better quality of life for Matt’s father, who had battled Parkinson’s disease for almost 30 years. 

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During the application phase, they worked meticulously to build a strong, local team and consulted seasoned cannabis professionals in other legalized states. The waiting process was arduous, but all came to fruition on December 9, 2016 when Positive Energy was awarded a license.

From that point forward, Lyndsey and Denise stepped forward as the owners/operators and put forth an enormous amount of effort to bring the dispensary to full operation. Over the years, Positive Energy grew as the patient population it served grew and expanded while overcoming unique challenges.

On July 1, 2023, Positive Energy opened its doors to welcome 21+ adult consumers, which only furthered the normalization of this amazing plant.