Ocean City officials this week agreed to allow cannabis advertising for certain events, provided that the promoter follows state law and local guidelines.
During Tuesday’s work session, the City Council voted 5-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to allow cannabis advertising and sponsorships for over-21 special events.
However, event organizers will be expected to follow state law when it comes to restrictions and city practice when it comes to promoting consumption.
“I think that’s probably the most reasonable approach at this time,” Council President Matt James said, “is to treat it like alcohol and make sure that the state guidelines are followed.”
During his presentation this week, City Manager Terry McGean said it has been a long-standing city policy to prohibit any advertising pertaining to cannabis or cannabis products.
However, he said the city has since been approached by OC Rock and Ride promoters Matt and Tyler Odachowski – whose family owns and operates the Positive Energy dispensary in West Ocean City – with a request to allow the business as an event sponsor.
“We have also had, over the recent years, as cannabis has been made legal – first for medicinal use and then for recreational use – we have had similar requests for others,” he added, “whether it be for cannabis or for other CBD products.”
When will one of the Atlantic resort towns host a Weed Week?
Another example of Ocean City being the so-called “Family Resort”!!! People, take your kids somewhere decent.