Md. Senate passes synthetic pot ban

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate on Thursday passed a measure to ban synthetic forms of marijuana.

The measure, which passed unanimously, bans products sold as potpourri and labeled with names like “Scooby Snax,” “K2” and “Spice.” Chemicals sprayed on the leaves mimic the effects of marijuana when smoked.

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