Anne Arundel County zones cannabis dispensaries in C3, C4, and industrial districts with 500 ft buffer from schools and daycares. Bill 37-23 regulated adult-use retail locations post-state legalization.
Anne Arundel County Bill 37-23 (adopted 2023) regulates cannabis dispensary zoning following Maryland state legalization. Dispensaries permitted in C3 (Commercial Regional), C4 (Commercial Highway), and certain Industrial districts with a conditional use permit. Minimum 500-ft buffer from public and private K-12 schools, licensed daycare facilities, and libraries. Hours of operation restricted (typically 8 AM-10 PM). Security requirements include cameras, alarms, and controlled entry per Maryland Cannabis Administration standards. State license required; county conditional use and business license layered on top. Annapolis has separate city zoning for dispensaries.
Operating without license: closure and $5,000+ fines. Buffer violations: conditional use revocation. Sales to minor: criminal charges and license forfeiture.
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