Cannabis in Maryland

What this means for cannabis in Maryland

Maryland's rules should be read by access type: adult-use status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Adult-use access: adult-use cannabis is legalized in 2022, and retail sales started in 2023.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2014; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 1.5 oz of cannabis flower.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in Maryland. Plant limit: 2 per adult. 2 plants per household
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Maryland. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.
• Regulator to verify: Maryland Cannabis Administration.
• State note: Question 4 passed 2022. Strong social equity.

Recreational Use in Maryland

Recreational use is legal in Maryland since 2022. Adults can possess up to 1.5 oz. Retail sales began in 2023.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Maryland. Sales are regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Maryland

Medical cannabis is legal in Maryland since 2014. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Maryland program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Maryland. Plant limit: 2 per adult. 2 plants per household

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Maryland. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Maryland.

Cannabis by City in Maryland

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

Cannabis Questions in Maryland

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Maryland, including the listed regulator: Maryland Cannabis Administration. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.