MD / State law overview

Maryland

Adults 21 and older may possess the personal-use amount. Licensed dispensaries serve the adult-use market, with separate medical rules.

Adult-use market operating

Sources reviewed September 29, 2026. Coverage: selected statewide rules, not all legal questions.

Adult-use age21 or older; government-issued ID at purchaseOfficial source

Personal-use amount1.5 oz flower, 12 g concentrate, or products totaling 750 mg THCOfficial source

Home cultivationUp to 2 plants per household for adult use, out of public viewOfficial source

Adult-use sales beganJuly 1, 2023Official source

Details worth checking

Medical patients have different rules, including additional home-cultivation allowances. Landlords may prohibit cultivation or use.
Public smoking and interstate transport are prohibited. Check property policies directly before booking lodging.
Legalization involved a voter referendum as well as implementing legislation; credit should reflect both.

Official sources

Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)

Licenses and regulates the legal medical and adult-use cannabis market. The contact directory separates patient registration, provider, laboratory, compliance, and policy inquiries.

Director Tabatha Robinson, listed in the agency’s contact directory.

410-487-8100 mca.information@maryland.gov

849 International Drive, Suite 100, Linthicum, MD 21090

Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) — official information and contact routes

Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC)

Enforces laws against illegal sale and distribution of cannabis and intoxicating THC products, including unlicensed businesses. Legal cannabis market licensing is handled by MCA.

Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) — official information and contact routes

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for Maryland.

View medical card information

General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.