Maryland Cannabis Legislation

HB797 passed Maryland's legislature with veto-proof margins. If signed, it prohibits fire and rescue employers from discriminating against employees who use medical cannabis off-duty. Paired with SB439, the measure is one of the strongest first-responder cannabis employment protections passed in the country. Governor signature is still required.

SB820 empowers the MD Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission to enforce against and seize unauthorized cannabis products, impacting consumer safety and licensed operators.

HB1523 empowers the AATC to seize unauthorized cannabis products, impacting consumer access and operator compliance in Maryland.

HB622 expands dispensary licenses, clarifies micro-dispensary employee roles, and establishes cannabis agent training programs, impacting Maryland's cannabis industry and workforce.

SB594 alters cannabis advertising regulations in Maryland, impacting how consumers receive product information and how businesses market.

SB439 prohibits fire and rescue employers from discriminating against employees for medical cannabis use, protecting public safety workers' patient rights in Maryland.

SB136 allows police officers under the MD Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission to collectively bargain, impacting public safety and regulatory enforcement.