How's Pot Doing in Maryland?
Cannabis is 100% Legal in Maryland
Last reviewed: January 13, 2026
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Maryland?
YES
"Like tobacco and alcohol, the legal purchase age for cannabis in Maryland is 21 or older. Valid, government-ID (driver's license, passport) is required at the point-of-sale. Licensed dispensaries are the only place to legally buy cannabis in Maryland." - cannabis.maryland.gov
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Maryland?
YES
"Sales of adult use cannabis are permitted beginning July 1, 2023." - marylandtaxes.gov
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Maryland?
YES
"(a)(1) A person may not cultivate more than two cannabis plants. (2) If two or more persons at least 21 years old reside at the same residence, no more than two cannabis plants may be cultivated at that residence. (b) Cannabis plants may not be cultivated in a location where the plants are subject to public view, including a view from another private property, without the use of binoculars, aircraft, or other optical aids. (c) (1) A person who cultivates cannabis shall take reasonable precautions to ensure the plants are secure from unauthorized access and access by a person under the age of 21 years. (2) Reasonable precautions includes cultivating cannabis in an enclosed locked space to which persons under the age of 21 years do not possess a key. (d) Cannabis cultivation may occur only on property lawfully in possession of the cultivator or with the consent of the person in lawful possession of the property. (e) A person under the age of 21 years may not cultivate cannabis plants. (f) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both." - mgaleg.maryland.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Maryland?
YES
""Any of the following persons acting in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle may not be subject to arrest, prosecution, revocation of mandatory supervision, parole, or probation, or any civil or administrative penalty, including a civil penalty or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or be denied any right or privilege, for the medical use of or possession of medical cannabis..."" - mgaleg.maryland.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Maryland?
YES
"A Maryland patient can only obtain legal medical cannabis from a Maryland-licensed dispensary." - cannabis.maryland.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Maryland?
YES
"A qualifying patient or caregiver may cultivate up to four cannabis plants per residence, regardless of the number of qualifying patients or caregivers residing at the residence. The plants must be cultivated at the primary residence of the qualifying patient or caregiver, in a location not visible to the public, and in a manner that prevents unauthorized access." - mmcc.maryland.gov