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MarylandHB 00122025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Cannabis - Sale and Distribution - Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses

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Signed by Governor

CannabisAdvertisingCannabis DistributionCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapCitationsCommittees and CommissionsElectronic CommunicationFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesLabelingLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyRules and RegulationsSearch and SeizureWeights and Measures

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger safeguards for cannabis product buyers

Beginning July 1, 2025, sellers cannot sell or distribute THC products that break strength, packaging, or labeling rules. They also cannot sell or distribute products advertised with unlawful THC amounts, including claims on packaging, labels, or electronic messages. The Executive Director can seize, confiscate, or destroy products that violate either restriction when offered or displayed for sale to consumers at unlicensed locations.

Cannabis sellers face fines or discipline

Beginning July 1, 2025, selling or distributing THC products with unlawful strength, packaging, labels, or advertised amounts carries penalties. A person without a cannabis license faces a misdemeanor and a fine up to $5,000 upon conviction. Cannabis licensees face discipline by the Maryland Cannabis Administration instead, under its existing disciplinary rules.

Stronger enforcement tools for cannabis offenses

Beginning July 1, 2025, Field Enforcement Division officers and employees can issue citations or charging papers for delta-8 and delta-10 THC offenses. In unlicensed THC sales cases, displaying or offering THC for sale counts as initial evidence of a sale. This also applies when defendants operate a business where THC is displayed or offered for sale. The evidence rule does not itself establish guilt.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 36

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 96 • No: 36 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/1/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/31/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/25/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    3/7/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (96-36)

    3/6/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/4/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/3/2025House

  10. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/16/2025House

  11. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/8/2025House

  12. Pre-filed

    9/19/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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