Cannabis Is Legal in Maryland
Question 4 passed November 2022 with 67% of the vote. Recreational sales began July 2023.
Maryland Cannabis Quick Facts
| Status | Recreational & Medical |
| Recreational | Legal |
| Medical | Legal |
| Decriminalized | Yes |
| Possession Limit | 1.5 oz flower, 12g concentrate; medical patients: 120g (4 oz) per 30 days |
| Medical Conditions | Chronic pain, PTSD, anorexia, cachexia, seizures, severe nausea, muscle spasms, and others |
| Regulatory Agency | Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) |
Penalties & Enforcement
Over 1.5 oz but under 2.5 oz: civil fine up to $250. Over 2.5 oz: misdemeanor.
Even in states with legal cannabis, violations of possession limits, public consumption rules, and driving under the influence carry penalties. Driving while impaired is illegal in every state and can result in DUI charges.
What You Need to Know
Strong social equity provisions including micro-licenses. 9% state sales tax on recreational. Home cultivation: 2 plants per household.
Nearby States with Legal Cannabis
Maryland borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.
Learn More
- How to Get a Medical Cannabis Card — state-by-state application guide
- Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
- What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
- Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
- Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
- Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org