Maryland Marijuana Laws

Maryland lawmakers signed a bill into law in 2013 allowing for the medical use of the herb by qualifying patients. While the law doesn't allow home cultivation, Maryland has licensed more than 100 dispensaries throughout the state.

In 2014, Maryland passed a new marijuana law that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

House Bill 881 (375 KB)
Approved: Apr. 8, 2014 by House, 125-11 and by Senate, 44-2
Signed by Gov. Martin O'Malley on Apr. 14, 2014
Effective: June 1, 2014

Approved diagnosis: cachexia, anorexia, or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, or other conditions approved by the Commission.

Possession/Cultivation: Patients are allowed to possess a 30-day supply (amount to be determined by the Commission). "Beginning June 1, 2016, the Commission may issue the number of [dispensary] licenses necessary to meet the demand for medical marijuana by qualifying patients and caregivers issued identification cards."

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-6500

Website:
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission

Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:
"A qualifying patient or caregiver may obtain medical marijuana from a grower’s facility or from a satellite facility of the grower."

Patient Registry Fee:
To be determined by the Commission during the rulemaking process

Accepts other states' registry ID cards?
No

Registration:
Mandatory