Maryland

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Maryland.

Adult-Use

METRC

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Regulatory Agency

Maryland Cannabis Administration

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Jan 8, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Maryland Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Maryland. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Maryland Cannabis Administration

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Seed-to-Sale System

Maryland uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Maryland has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Maryland

Adult-use sales began July 2023

METRC required for all license types

Delivery permitted with license

Social equity licensing provisions

Official Sources

MCA Official Site

Regulatory Details

Maryland Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Maryland.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower1.5 oz

Concentrates12g

Edibles750mg THC

Periodper transaction

Medical

120g flower / 36g concentrate per 30-day period typical.

Tax Rates

State Sales12% sales tax on adult-use (increased from 9% July 2025)

Medical purchases are tax-exempt.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

2 plants per person (adult-use); 4 plants per person (medical); max 4 per household

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Residual solvents

Moisture content

Chromium testing required in addition to standard four heavy metals.

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Plain and opaque packaging

Child-resistant and tamper-evident

THC/CBD content

Not attractive to minors

License Types

Standard Grower

10,000-300,000 sq ft indoor canopy

Micro Grower

Up to 10,000 sq ft; social equity applicants

Standard Processor

Processes more than 1,000 lbs per year

Micro Processor

Up to 1,000 lbs annually; social equity applicants

Standard Dispensary

Retail from physical storefront

Micro Dispensary

Delivery-only; social equity applicants

Testing Laboratory

Independent testing

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Maryland

Licensing

Obtain appropriate MCA license (standard or micro)

Inventory

Track all inventory in state traceability system

Sales

Verify age 21+ for adult-use

Enforce purchase limits

1.5 oz flower, 12g concentrate, 750mg THC edibles

Collect and remit 12% sales tax on adult-use

Medical exempt.

Reporting

File tax returns with Maryland Comptroller

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Maryland

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Maryland, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Maryland Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Maryland.

Yes, Maryland has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 1.5 oz of flower, 12g of concentrates, and 750mg THC of edibles per per transaction.

Yes, home cultivation is allowed in Maryland. The limit is 2 plants per person (adult-use); 4 plants per person (medical); max 4 per household.

Cannabis products in Maryland are subject to various taxes. State sales tax is 12% sales tax on adult-use (increased from 9% July 2025). Medical purchases are tax-exempt.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in Maryland. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, Maryland requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Residual solvents, Moisture content. Chromium testing required in addition to standard four heavy metals.

Maryland uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Maryland. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Maryland's regulatory requirements.