Cannabis Regulations in Charles County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Charles County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Dispensary Zoning
Cannabis dispensaries may operate with conditions in the BP, CC, CB, IG, IH and PEP Zones under Charles County Code § 297-212, Use 6.04.200, but the county caps licensed dispensaries at three per Commissioner district and requires a Maryland Cannabis Administration license before opening.
Charles County Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Some RestrictionsCharles County Code § 297-212, Use 6.04.200(A) & (D)
6.04.200 Cannabis dispensary operation. This use is permitted in the BP, CC, CB, IG, IH, and PEP Zones, together with buildings incidental thereto, subject to the following: A. The applicant/operator shall obtain approval or preapproval of a license from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Documentation of a valid license shall be provided to the County prior to the commencement of operations...
Buffer Zones
Cannabis dispensaries and processing operations in Charles County must sit at least 1,000 feet from the property line of any school, day-care facility, substance rehabilitation facility, or, for dispensaries, any other dispensary, under Charles County Code § 297-212, Uses 6.04.100 and 6.04.200.
Charles County Cannabis 1,000-Foot Buffer
Some RestrictionsCharles County Code § 297-212, Uses 6.04.100(B) & 6.04.200(B)
6.04.100 Cannabis processing operation... B. Any structure used for the processing operations must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of any school, day-care facility, substance rehabilitation facility, or any other processing operation. C. A buffer yard C shall be required to adequately separate this use from adjacent uses. ... 6.04.200 Cannabis dispensary operation... B. Any struct...
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