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US (MD): New cannabis regulations come into effect

On July 1, 2025, new laws will take effect in Maryland. The laws will impact cannabis regulation, clean energy, and more. Here's a glimpse at some of the legislative changes. HB12/SB214 prohibits the sale or distribution of cannabis products marketed as having more than 0.5 milligrams of THC per serving, or over 2.5 milligrams of THC per package.

If a person who does not have a cannabis license violates bill law, they may be charged with a citation or found guilty of a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to $5,000.

Maryland's cannabis tax is also increasing from 9 percent to 12 percent starting July 1, which also marks two years since dispensaries began selling adult-use cannabis in 2023.

State lawmakers decided on the tax hike a few months ago during a challenging budget season, which also saw the state raise overall taxes and fees by about $1.6 billion, along with another $1.5 billion in spending cuts.

The tax hike has created concerns among vendors about potential impacts, both on customers and the legal cannabis market.

Read more at CBS News and at ABC 2