Who has access
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis from licensed Maryland dispensaries. Medical patients remain part of a separate state program.
TCC State Access Desk
Maryland cannabis rules, made practical.
Maryland permits medical cannabis and adult use cannabis, with separate rules for patients, consumers, home cultivation, public use, and travel.
Content reference: July 31, 2026The current picture
What to know in Maryland
This is an educational overview. State agencies, courts, and local governments can change the rules. Confirm the current law before you buy, grow, travel, or consume.
Who may grow
Adults may cultivate up to two plants per household. Registered medical patients may cultivate two additional plants, with a household maximum of four.
How patient access works
Maryland residents can register as patients after certification from an authorized provider.
Limits and fees
The personal use amount is up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or products containing no more than 750 milligrams of THC.
Quick answers
Questions people ask first
Can I carry cannabis across state lines?
No. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, and transporting it across state lines is prohibited even when both states allow cannabis.
Can I use cannabis in public?
Public consumption is restricted. Rules can also differ for rented homes, hotels, workplaces, vehicles, and federally controlled property.
Should I buy from an unlicensed seller?
No. Licensed sellers operate within state testing, labeling, packaging, and tracking requirements.
How do I start the medical process?
Review the state program requirements, then speak with an authorized healthcare professional.
Use the state as the source of truth.
We summarize the rules in plain language, but the official program should settle any question about eligibility, limits, forms, fees, or enforcement.
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