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Maryland Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational legal for adults 21+ (effective July 1, 2023).

PermittedVerified Jul 2, 2026

Recreational legal for adults 21+ (effective July 1, 2023). Medical program also operates. Regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration.

Official source: cannabis.maryland.gov →

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