BALTIMORE — Maryland voters just passed a ballot measure to legalize adult-use cannabis. Here’s what you need to know.
Can I buy or grow recreational cannabis now?
No, not legally, and yes, soon, maybe. Maryland voters decided to legalize adult-use cannabis, but it will take months — and possibly years — to set up an industry and regulatory framework. The General Assembly’s next session begins in January. A big question is whether the existing medical cannabis market will be able to participate in the adult-use market. That might mean recreational cannabis sales as early as this summer, but there are concerns around diversity and equity, safety and other regulatory issues that might not be resolved this upcoming session. That could push the industry’s launch to mid-2024 or even later.
