​Maryland Cannabis Administration Regulations:

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● Clarify the definitions of “caregiver,” “green waste,” and “social equity applicant,” to align with current statute and policy;

● Codify that the MCA may not disclose sociological information for purposes of immigration enforcement unless provided with a valid warrant, pursuant to Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 4-320.1;

● Codify the submission, consideration, fee, and disposition of petitions for declaratory rulings, pursuant to Md. Code Ann., State Gov'​​​t §§ 10-301–10-305;

● Establish that MCA may rescind conditional licenses for failure to respond to MCA communication related to conditional licensure within 30 days and codify the MCA’s responsibility to send a notice of its intent before rescinding, revoking, or denying a license, conditional license, or registration;

● Codify that the MCA may review criminal history, financial information, and other information when a licensee requests to transfer ownership of a license;

● Establish that dispensaries may display cannabis for visual and ​​​ olfactory inspection (i.e. sniff jars), provided certain security requirements are met (licensees may not implement prior to regulation effective date in early 2027);

● Increase the number of employees a micro dispensary licensee may employ from 10 to 20, pursuant to Chapter 375 of 2026;

● Establish a process for licensees to submit documentation supporting advertising audience composition claims, pursuant to Chapter 375 of 2026;

● Replace the Responsible Vendor Training program  with the Cannabis Agent Training program and establish minimum program requirements, pursuant to Chapter 375 of 2026; and

● Require allergens to be listed on the outer marketing layer of a cannabis product package.