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Maryland Cannabis Home Cultivation Limits Statewide

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Maryland (2026)

Key Facts

Statute
Cannabis Reform Act (2023)
Plants allowed
Two per household
Age
21 or older
Possession
1.5 oz personal use
Sale
Prohibited
Last verified: August 21, 2026Source: Maryland Cannabis Administration

Summary

The Cannabis Reform Act, codified in Title 36 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, allows adults 21 and older to cultivate up to two cannabis plants per household and possess personal-use amounts statewide.

(a) A person may not cultivate cannabis plants in a manner that is contrary to this section. (b) Cannabis plants may not be cultivated in a location where the plants are subject to public view, including a view from another private property, without the use of binoculars, aircraft, or other optical aids. (c) (1) In this subsection, "reasonable precautions" includes cultivating cannabis in an enclosed locked space to which persons under the age of 21 years do not possess a key. (2) A person who cultivates cannabis shall take reasonable precautions to ensure the plants are secure from unauthorized access and access by a person under the age of 21 years. (d) Cannabis cultivation may occur only on property lawfully in possession of the cultivator or with the consent of the person in lawful possession of the property. (e) A person under the age of 21 years may not cultivate cannabis plants. (f) (1) A person may not cultivate more than two cannabis plants. (2) If two or more persons at least 21 years old reside at the same residence, no more than two cannabis plants may be cultivated at that residence.

Source: Maryland Cannabis AdministrationView official code

Full Breakdown

Effective July 1, 2023, Maryland law permits adults 21 and older to grow up to two cannabis plants per household out of public view in a secured location. Possession limits include 1.5 ounces of usable cannabis (the personal use amount) and 12 grams of concentrate. Plants must be inaccessible to minors. Sale of home-grown cannabis is prohibited. Local jurisdictions cannot ban personal cultivation but may regulate odor and visibility nuisances. Public consumption remains illegal and subject to civil fines.

Violations & Penalties

Cultivating over two plants is a civil offense up to $250 for under 4 plants; commercial-scale grows are misdemeanors or felonies under criminal cannabis statutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cannabis plants can I grow at home in Maryland?
Adults 21 and older may grow up to two cannabis plants per household, kept out of public view and secured from minors. The two-plant cap applies regardless of household occupants.
Can my city in Maryland ban home growing?
No. State law preempts municipal bans on personal home cultivation. However, localities may enforce nuisance, zoning, and visibility rules that apply broadly to other activities.

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