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By Stacey Axler When Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed the decriminalization of marijuana bill into law on April 14, the Frederick City Police began to strategize on how to battle underage marijuana use in the city. Though possession of a small amount of marijuana is decriminalized along with the access to medical marijuana for adult use, the Frederick City Police department strives to educate city residents on safe uses of the drug and continue drug education programs for local youths. The Drug Enforcement Unit hopes to alter the enforcement policies they use for vendors that target tobacco and alcohol to minors to include a policy on marijuana, but currently do not have any plans to combat only marijuana. (more…)...