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MD HB1523
MD HB1523Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the violations of law with respect to which the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission is authorized to issue a citation or charging document; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale unauthorized consumable products; authorizing the Executive Director of the Commission to seize, confiscate, or destroy unauthorized consumable products and certain other products; etc.
AI Summary
This bill expands the enforcement powers of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission's Field Enforcement Division by allowing them to issue citations for violations related to certain unauthorized consumable products, including tianeptine, kratom, and phenibut products, as well as any product containing a poisonous substance designated by the Secretary of Health. It prohibits retailers from distributing, selling, or advertising these unauthorized consumable products, and grants the Executive Director of the Commission the authority to seize, confiscate, or destroy such products. The bill also clarifies that proof of displaying or offering these products for sale is sufficient evidence of selling them, and establishes penalties for violations, including fines, potential license suspension or revocation, and liability for civil damages.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Kim Ross (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Passed Enrolled (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1523?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1523e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 243729/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/hb1523_24372901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1523_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1523t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 913926/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/hb1523_91392601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1523_jud.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1523_hlt.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1523f.pdf |
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