Even after it’s legalized in Maryland, can marijuana still get you in trouble? - Friday, June 30, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 30, 2023 [Web version](   [Vehicles searches, field sobriety tests: What marijuana legalization in Md. means for public safety]( The legalization of marijuana and marijuana-related products on July 1 will change a lot around the state of Maryland. But using those products in the wrong way will still have consequences. [READ MORE](   [DC area's poor air quality persists Friday, PM storms could help clear the haze]( A "Code Red" air quality alert persists in the D.C. area early Friday, meaning smoke from the Canadian wildfires is making the air unhealthy for everyone in the national capital region. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? 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