Is cannabis legal in Maryland?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Maryland?

Cannabis in Maryland is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Maryland for adults 21 and older (effective July 1, 2023), and a medical program also operates. It is regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration.

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Maryland for adults 21 and older (effective July 1, 2023), and a medical program also operates.

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Maryland for adults 21 and older (effective July 1, 2023), and a medical program also operates. It is regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration.

Source: https://cannabis.maryland.gov/pages/cannabisfaq.aspx · Updated July 2, 2026

Maryland Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Maryland →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Maryland for adults 21 and older (effective July 1, 2023), and a medical program also operates.
Possession Limits in Maryland →Permitted
In Maryland, adults 21 and older may possess the personal-use amount: up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or products totaling 750 milligrams of THC.
Home Cultivation in Maryland →Permitted
Maryland allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 2 plants per household, regardless of how many adults live there, kept out of public view.
Public Use in Maryland →Permitted
Smoking cannabis in a public place is a civil offense in Maryland: a fine up to $50 for a first finding of guilt and up to $150 for a second or subsequent one.
Buying Cannabis in Maryland →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Maryland from licensed dispensaries, with a limit of the personal-use amount per customer per day, tracked statewide.

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