Medical Cannabis in Maryland

Program overview

Maryland operates Maryland Medical Cannabis Program, administered by Maryland Cannabis Administration.

How Maryland’s law developed

HB 1101 signed 2013. Dispensaries opened 2017. Recreational legalized via Question 4 on 2022 ballot, effective July 2023.

Neighboring states

• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia
• West Virginia

Official Maryland resources

Questions people in Maryland ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Maryland?

Yes. Question 4 passed November 2022. Recreational sales began July 2023. Medical patients benefit from lower taxes and a broader product selection.