Maryland recently became the latest state in the United States to legalize adult-use cannabis, joining an ever-growing club. Following a 2022 referendum, the Maryland General Assembly passed a cannabis reform act (cross-filed as House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516) that authorizes the the sale of cannabis from licensed dispensaries to adults starting on July 1, 2023. In line with other Northeastern states such as Connecticut, Delaware, and New Hampshire, legalized activities in Maryland are subject to a personal use amount, equal to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrated cannabis, or an amount of cannabis products that does not exceed 750 mg THC.
Cannabis sales will be subject to a tax of 9%. For a state some associate with the slogan “if you can dream it, we can tax it”, this seems a relatively modest levy. Those Marylanders who wish to skirt the tax will have the option of legally growing cannabis at home, provided it is out of public view. The maximum cultivation amount is two plants per household. Registered medical cannabis patients can grow up to four plants. Pursuant to the legal changes, Maryland will also establish a mechanism for expungement of convictions involving possession of
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