Baltimore, MD Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plants Per Person
- 2 plants for adults 21+
- Household Maximum
- 4 plants per household
- Effective Date
- July 1, 2023
- Growing Location
- Enclosed, locked space at primary residence
- Visibility
- Not visible or accessible to minors
Summary
Maryland legalized recreational cannabis effective July 1, 2023. Adults 21+ may grow up to 2 plants per person (maximum 4 per household) at their primary residence, though local zoning may impose additional conditions.
Title Cannabis Reform Sponsored by Delegates Wilson and Atterbeary Status Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 Analysis Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised) Attorney General's Review Letter Synopsis
Renaming the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to be the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission; establishing the Maryland Cannabis Administration as an independent unit of State government; establishing a regulatory and licensing system for adult-use cannabis; imposing a sales and use tax of 9% on the sale of cannabis; requiring the Administration, by July 1, 2023, to convert medical cannabis licenses to licenses to operate a medical and adult-use cannabis business; etc. Committees Original: Economic Matters Click to view Recorded Media Opposite:
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Full Breakdown
Under Maryland's Cannabis Reform Act (HB 556, effective July 1, 2023), adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 2 cannabis plants per person at their primary residence, with a household maximum of 4 plants. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space not visible or accessible to persons under 21. Medical cannabis patients registered with the Maryland Cannabis Administration may grow additional plants. Landlords may prohibit cultivation in rental properties. Baltimore City does not impose additional restrictions beyond the state law, but plants must comply with general nuisance and odor ordinances.
Violations & Fines
Cultivating more than the allowed number of plants is a civil offense for up to 4 extra plants (fine up to $750) or a misdemeanor for larger quantities. Growing in an unsecured or visible location can result in fines and mandatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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