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Maryland Hemp Industry Concerns.  Write a YouTube video description for a news segment I was featured on about the future of the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland as we approach the rollout of recreational cannabis. My name is Nicholas Patrick from Embrace CBD Wellness Centers and Embrace Extracts. I talk about how the incoming Cannabis Reform Act aims to eradicate the federally legal Maryland Hemp Industry and why it is important to focus on collaboration with the general assembly. Welcome to our latest news segment, where we explore the future of the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland as we approach the rollout of recreational cannabis. In this video, we have Nicholas Patrick, the founder of Embrace CBD Wellness Centers and Embrace Extracts, who will discuss the incoming Cannabis Reform Act and its impact on the hemp industry in Maryland. Nicholas Patrick provides insight into the current state of the hemp industry and how the incoming Cannabis Reform Act could impact it. He explains how this act could potentially eradicate the federally legal Maryland Hemp Industry and why it is important to focus on collaboration with the general assembly. As we approach the rollout of recreational cannabis in Maryland, it is essential to consider the impact on the existing hemp industry and work towards a collaborative approach. The discussion with Nicholas Patrick provides an in-depth analysis of the implications of the Cannabis Reform Act and the steps that can be taken to address the concerns. Nicholas Patrick has been a leading voice in the cannabis industry and his insights are crucial for individuals and organizations that want to stay up-to-date with the latest developments. He provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which makes this video an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the future of the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland. Stay tuned for this informative and insightful news segment and learn more about the challenges and opportunities of the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland.  I was featured on the segment on ABC News Baltimore's midday morning show. Write it from the first person view Hey everyone, it's Nicholas Patrick here from Embrace CBD Wellness Centers and Embrace Extracts, and I am excited to share my thoughts on the future of the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland. Recently, I was featured on ABC News Baltimore's midday morning show to discuss the incoming Cannabis Reform Act and its potential impact on the federally legal Maryland Hemp Industry. During the interview, I highlighted the importance of collaboration with the general assembly to ensure the continuity of the hemp industry in Maryland. As we approach the rollout of recreational cannabis in Maryland, it is critical to address the challenges that may arise and work towards a collaborative approach. The Cannabis Reform Act could potentially harm the existing hemp industry, and we need to find a way to mitigate its impact. I shared my insights on the implications of the Cannabis Reform Act and the steps we can take to address the concerns. My goal was to provide a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland. As a leading voice in the cannabis industry, I am committed to providing valuable knowledge and expertise to individuals and organizations interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments. The interview on ABC News Baltimore's midday morning show provided an excellent platform to share my thoughts and connect with a broader audience. I encourage you all to tune in and watch the segment to learn more about the future of the hemp and cannabis industries in Maryland. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to sharing more insights with you all in the future.

Hemp farmers and retailers oppose Maryland Senate Bill 516 limiting THC per package.

Nicholas Patrick, co-founder of the Maryland Healthy Alternatives Association stands up for the Maryland Hemp Industry during an exchange with the Chair of the Economic Matters Committee in the House of Delegates. Support our movement at www.healthyalternativesmd.org

Today the state of Maryland voted to legalize recreational cannabis. They also subsequently voted to gut and destroy the entire hemp and CBD industry. This was a cruel and unjust action taken by our legislature. It was fueled by misinformation and by corporate cannabis with a competing economic interest. As of July 1st, myself and hundreds of other business owners will be forced to close our doors...Unless our governor Wes Moore takes executive action to protect our industry. I want to send a huge thank you Delegate. Ryan Nawrocki because he was a champion for our industry. He stood up to the misinformation, the lies and the injustice and he is a true man of character and integrity. A true leader and a hero for the hemp industry. Thank you Ryan for doing your best, but unfortunately the fix was already in ...the game was already rigged. We will have our chance to right the wrongs eventually. Thanks for all you did.

In this podcast video, we dive deep into the topic of cannabis legalization and how it has been mishandled in many ways. We explore the monopolies created, the restrictions placed on craft producers and people from the legacy industry, and the war on hemp waged by Big Cannabis. As more states legalize cannabis, it's important to take a step back and examine the impact of these policies on the industry and the people involved. Nicholas Patrick, owner of Embrace CBD Wellness Centers, founder of Embrace Extracts, and co-founder of the Maryland Healthy Alternatives Association provides insightful perspectives on the challenges facing small businesses and the need for a more equitable and inclusive cannabis industry. Join us as we discuss the lessons we can learn from the mistakes of the past and explore ways to create a fair and just cannabis industry for all. #CannabisLegalization #Monopolies #CraftProducers #LegacyIndustry #BigCannabis #WarOnHemp #Equity #Inclusion

With the clock ticking closer to midnight on the eve of Maryland’s recreational marijuana industry blossoming, one business owner is packing up the boxes and making final sales on what product he has left. Nicholas Patrick, owner of Embrace CBD, has three stores in the Baltimore region: Ellicott City, Pasadena, and Glen Burnie. Just before noon on Friday, Patrick was welcoming in some customers he has known for a while, like Wayne Bradford, who came in to stock up. “I’ve been coming here for three years almost,” Bradford said. “They got the good stuff.” Bradford said he likes to smoke cannabis, but also enjoys other hemp-derived products like Delta-8 because of the lower THC content. But for Bradford, and the other Embrace CBD customers, June 30 is the end of the road due to the language in the laws approved by lawmakers during the 2023 General Assembly Session setting up the marijuana framework. READ MORE - https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/hemp-business-owner-closes-stores-ahead-of-july-1-im-devastated _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: news@foxbaltimore.com Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #WBFF #foxbaltimore #fox45news #Baltimore #Maryland

As Maryland’s recreational marijuana industry goes from budding to booming, a group of hemp industry leaders has banded together to sue the state and cannabis regulators over a licensing process they claim is discriminatory and being monopolized. The Maryland Hemp Coalition, along with several hemp farmers and business owners, filed the lawsuit against Gov. Wes Moore, the Maryland Cannabis Administration, and the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission Monday in Circuit Court in Washington County. “My clients, who have been lawfully selling these products for years, are suddenly in a position where they are being told they can’t sell their products without a license, and yet the obstacles to get a license are nearly insurmountable,” said Nevin Young, an attorney representing the hemp industry in the suit. READ MORE - https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/hemp-businesses-sue-maryland-for-monopolizing-recreational-pot-licensing-process# _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: news@foxbaltimore.com Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #WBFF #foxbaltimore #fox45news #Baltimore #Maryland

Hemp retailers across Maryland have been given the green-light to open their doors and start selling products once again, after a judge in Western Maryland granted a motion to temporarily stop the enforcement of the ban. When the General Assembly created the legislation setting up the state’s recreational cannabis framework in 2023, it included language capping levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, included in hemp-derived products, like CBD oil or Delta-8. Delta-8 is a strain of THC that’s different than the type of THC that’s included in traditional cannabis products. Read More: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/instagram/judge-green-lights-hemp-sales-in-maryland-for-now-as-business-owners-open-doors-again# _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: news@foxbaltimore.com Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #WBFF #foxbaltimore #fox45news #Baltimore #Maryland