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Edible Cannabis Product Guidance

Edible cannabis pr​​oduct exemption application process & requirements

In order for a product to be considered for an edible cannabis product exemption, a licensed processor must meet the requirements of COMAR 14.17.13.05 G. 

List of approved products under COMAR 14.17.13.05 G

The MCA has approved the exemption of certain products that meet the requirements of COMAR 14.17.13.05 G. This is a current list of products - PDF - 210.29 KB.​ Note: this list will be updated as the MCA considers additional products.

Edible cannabis product exemption application​

In order for the MCA to consider a request to exempt an edible cannabis product from COMAR 14.17.11 and COMAR 14.17.13.05, a licensed processor must submit a complete edible cannabis product exemption application, including all required supporting documents. A complete application must be presented to the MCA for their consideration. A product may not be exempted unless approved by the MCA. The application form may be accessed here​. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

MCA fine schedule

The document linked here​ contains a list of civil money penalties approved by MCA on November 17, 2020, in accordance with COMAR 10.62.34.09.

Edible cannabis products

Regulations establishing the framework for the processing and distribution of edible cannabis products are provided in COMAR 14.17.11, 14.17.13.05 and 14.17.18.05.​

Packaging and Labeling

This guidance document provides information on new and updated requirements for the packaging and labeling of cannabis products, including edible cannabis products.

A Metrc Item Entry guidance document - PDF​ ​is also available.

Form and dosage

The form and dosage​​ guide provides information on:

  • Categorization of cannabis-infused products and edible cannabis products, and
  • Restrictions on product form and dosage.

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