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MarylandSB 02142025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

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

Stronger enforcement against unlawful cannabis sales

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland field enforcement staff can issue citations or charging papers for delta-8 or delta-10 violations involving under-21 sales or required online age screening. In unlicensed THC sales cases, displaying or offering THC for sale—including at a business—can serve as initial proof of a sale. The commission’s executive director can seize, destroy, or confiscate products displayed or offered to consumers at improperly licensed locations when they violate product or advertising rules. Nonlicensees who break those product or advertising rules can receive citations and, if convicted, face a misdemeanor fine up to $5,000. Cannabis licensees who break those rules face administrative discipline instead.

Tighter product rules for cannabis sellers

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland sellers and distributors cannot sell THC products that break state potency, packaging, or labeling rules. They also cannot sell or distribute products advertised as containing a THC amount that violates state law. This advertising rule covers packaging, labels, and electronic messages.

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: 144 • No: 36

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 100 • No: 36 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (100-36)

    4/1/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/31/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/31/2025House

  6. Referred Economic Matters

    2/14/2025House

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/13/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    2/11/2025Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    2/11/2025Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Finance

    2/10/2025Senate

  11. Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  12. First Reading Finance

    1/8/2025Senate

  13. Pre-filed

    9/19/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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