The residents of Prince Georges County Maryland oppose the introduction of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in our communities. Locating such a facility poses a serious threat to the safety and quality of life in this community. There is currently a proposed location in Camp Springs which is near houses of worship, schools, a senior services facility, daycare programs, youth programs, recreation centers, and in an area where many family oriented activities occur.

This area has more than 10 gas stations in a two-mile radius and extremely heavy traffic, especially during rush hour. Locating a dispensary in this area would aggravate an already delicate safety situation.

Finally, it is believed that marijuana dispensaries may present a substantial increase in crime in the surrounding communities.