Bill > SB214

This bill modifies Maryland's laws regarding cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products, primarily focusing on regulating their sale, distribution, and advertising. The bill expands the powers of the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission to issue citations for violations related to THC product sales. It specifically prohibits selling or distributing products containing more than 0.5 milligrams of THC per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package without a proper license, and establishes strict standards for manufacturing, testing, packaging, and labeling such products. The legislation defines THC broadly to include various forms like delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, and forbids selling THC products to individuals under 21 years old. The bill also empowers the Executive Director to seize, destroy, or confiscate products that violate these regulations, with penalties ranging from fines up to $5,000 for non-licensed sellers and potential disciplinary actions for licensed cannabis businesses. These provisions aim to create more stringent oversight of THC product sales and protect consumer safety, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Finance (Senate)

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0214?ys=2025RS