FAQ Greenwave Recreational Sales

Starting July 1, 2023, adults 21 and older can purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries in Maryland. A list of licensed dispensaries will be available on the Maryland Cannabis Control Authority website.

The following cannabis products will be available for purchase:

Flower
Concentrates (up to 1g)
Edibles (up to 10mg/serving; 100mg/package)
Topicals
Tinctures (single serve up to 10mg)
Capsules
Cannabis products will be subject to a 9% sales tax.

To purchase cannabis products, you must:

Be 21 years of age or older
Display a valid government-issued photo ID
Purchase up to the personal use amount authorized under the law
The personal use amount for cannabis is 1.5 ounces.

The legal age to use or possess cannabis in Maryland is 21 years old. This age requirement went into effect on July 1, 2023.

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to use or possess cannabis. If you are caught using or having cannabis as a minor, you could face civil or criminal penalties.

If you are 21 or older, you can possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower, 12 grams of concentrated cannabis, or a total amount of cannabis products that do not exceed 750 mg THC. You are also allowed to grow up to two cannabis plants at home.

It is important to note that cannabis is still illegal under federal law. This means it is illegal to transport cannabis across state lines or to possess cannabis on federal property.

Yes, it will be legal for adults 21 years and older to grow up to two cannabis plants at home, out of public view. Landlords and property owners can prohibit growing cannabis on their properties.

Cannabis use is prohibited in the following places:

Public places, including parks, streets, sidewalks, bars, restaurants, and public transportation.
Motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and trains.
Federal property, such as national parks.
It is important to note that cannabis use is still illegal under federal law, even in states where it is legal for recreational use. This means that you cannot possess or use cannabis on any federal property, even in a state where it is legal.

The new law keeps our roads safe by prohibiting cannabis use in a motor vehicle (by a driver or passenger) and impaired driving. Law enforcement officers can make a cannabis DUI arrest if they observe impairment using a standard field sobriety testing (roadside test) method.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has a program called BeCannabisSmart dedicated to educating the public on cannabis safety laws, including rules and regulations about cannabis use, storage tips, and more. In addition to educational material, the MCA provides resources, helplines, legalization updates, and more for consumers in the state of Maryland. Learn more on the official Maryland Cannabis Administration site.