Maryland voters approved recreational cannabis in November 2022 (Question 4), with personal possession becoming legal July 1, 2023 and retail sales launching July 1, 2023. Maryland transitioned its existing medical dispensaries to dual-use.
1.5 oz flower
Active
2 plants per person, 4 per household
Moderate
Medical Patients
4 oz
per month
Recreational (21+)
1.5 oz
flower
12g concentrate; 750mg edibles
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 2 plants per person, 4 per household
Must be 21+, plants must be in a private space
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
100+
Legalized
2022
Sales Started
2023
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1.5 oz per transaction
Delivery
Allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited.
Protections for off-duty use included in legalization law.
Employers cannot discriminate against employees for off-duty cannabis use. Safety-sensitive positions and federal contractors are exempt.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
2023: Recreational sales launched July 1
2024: Social equity licensing expanded
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.