Data updated: August 26, 2026
Delta-8 / Hemp Status
bannedBanned outside licensed dispensaries. Maryland's Appellate Court lifted the injunction protecting hemp retailers on September 9, 2025, and the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission now enforces statewide: selling intoxicating THC products above 0.5mg THC per serving without a Maryland Cannabis Administration license is a criminal offense (Moore v. Maryland Hemp Coalition; ABCA 36-1102).
Kratom Status
21+ regulatedRegulated under Maryland's Kratom Consumer Protection Act (2024, Md. Health-General Title 21, Subtitle 2E): no sales to anyone under 21, with product standards; 2026 amendments added compliance deadlines.
License Required
YesPMTA Directory Required
NoMinimum Purchase Age
21+
Rates & Licensing
Comptroller of MarylandOfficial source for current tax rates and license requirements.
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Restricts sale of flavored tobacco products (including vape) to adult-only tobacco specialty retail stores. Convenience stores and gas stations cannot sell flavored products. Menthol cigarettes exempt.
Effective: Oct 1, 2024