Cannabis Regulations in Queen Anne's County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
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Dispensary Zoning
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, § 18:1-57.1 lets a state-licensed cannabis dispensary open only in listed commercial districts, and not within 100 feet of residentially zoned property, within 1/2 mile of another dispensary, or within 500 feet of a school, child care, park, library or place of worship. On-site consumption establishments are prohibited in every district.
Queen Anne's County, MD Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Significant RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 18:1-57.1
§ 18:1-57.1. Cannabis licensed: grower, processor, and dispensary. ... C. Cannabis licensed dispensary. (1) Subject to the following standards, whether allowed as a permitted or conditional use. (2) Any signage on the property related to use must comply with § 36-903 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (3) A copy of the state issued cannabis licens...
Buffer Zones
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, outdoor cannabis can only be grown on land at least 1,000 feet from a school or public recreation area, and a licensed dispensary cannot sit within 100 feet of residential zoning, 1/2 mile of another dispensary, or 500 feet of a school, child care center, park, library or place of worship.
Queen Anne's County Cannabis Buffer and Distance Rules
Significant RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 18:1-57.1A(4)-(6), C(5)
A. Cannabis licensed grower. ... (4) A twenty-foot tree buffer consisting of two rows of evergreens four to six feet in height is required around the active portion of the property. (5) A setback of 300 feet for buildings associated with the operation. (6) As required by COMAR 15.01.16.03, cannabis can only be grown on land that is at least 1,000 feet from a school or public recreation area whe...
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