Maryland Cannabis Laws

(MD)
RecreationalUpdated December 6, 2025

Maryland legalized recreational cannabis in 2023. Adults can possess 1.5 oz and grow 2 plants per person.

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Key Statistics

Fully Legal
Legal Status
21+
Minimum Age
1.5 oz flower, 12g concen...
Possession Limit
Allowed
Home Growing

Quick Facts

Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

Minimum Age

21+

Effective Date

July 1, 2023

Recreational Cannabis Laws

Possession Limit

1.5 oz flower, 12g concentrate

Purchase Limit

1.5 oz per transaction

Home Cultivation

2 plants per person, 4 per household

Medical Cannabis Program

Possession Limit

4 oz per 30 days

Qualifying Conditions

Chronic pain, PTSD, seizures, glaucoma, and other conditions

Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.

Federal vs. Maryland Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

Maryland Law

Recreational Legal

Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess

What this means: While Maryland has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

Maryland Cannabis Law FAQ

Yes, Maryland voters approved recreational cannabis in 2022, with legal sales beginning July 1, 2023.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

Maryland Official Cannabis Website

Sources

Maryland (MD)

Quick Reference Card

Fully Legal
Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

Possession Limit

1.5 oz flower, 12g concentrate

Min Age

21+

Home Grow

2 plants per person, 4 per hou...

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