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Maryland

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Aug 17, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
$602M
2026 year to date
Retail
121
open licenses
Cultivation
25
open licenses
Manufacturing
29
open licenses
Labs
1
open licenses
Pending
applications

Regulation timeline

Aug 1, 2026
Maryland court: cannabis smell alone insufficient for police search warrant
via Maryland Matters
Jul 29, 2026
D.C. denies cannabis license over illegal sales history
via Outlaw Report
Jul 22, 2026
Maryland investigates hemp vending machine over THC concerns
via Vending Times
Jul 9, 2026
Maryland eases investment rules for some cannabis businesses
via The Business Journals
Mar 11, 2026
Maryland lawmakers weigh bill on medical marijuana use for off-duty firefighters
via CBS News

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Enforcement

Maryland cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in Maryland?

121 retail locations are currently listed on Maryland's official license roster (refreshed Aug 17, 2026). The state also lists 25 cultivation and 29 manufacturing licenses.

How much cannabis does Maryland sell?

Maryland has recorded $602 million in cannabis sales so far this year, per official state filings tracked on our Markets page.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.