News Releases

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) is currently accepting proposals for a pilot Cannabis Care Line (CCL) program, an initiative intended to complement the ongoing provider-patient relationship with certifying as well as other healthcare providers. 

MCA is proud to announce that its cannabis reference laboratory received accreditation from the ISO and IEC.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) are pleased to announce that applications are open to solicit publicly and privately owned sites to develop the Maryland Cannabis Incubator Project. 

Governor Wes Moore this week swore in eight new executive leaders, each confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, to fill key positions across state government.

Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Tabatha Robinson as director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Robinson will succeed former director Will Tilburg, who departed the agency in December 2024.

Governor Wes Moore today announced that total medical and adult-use retail sales surpassed $1.1 billion in the first 12 months following legalization.

On Thursday, March 14, the Maryland Cannabis Administration conducted a lottery for 174 social equity business licenses across micro and standard grower, processor, and dispensary categories. 

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) announced today the opening of its cannabis reference laboratory. The laboratory will be responsible for auditing the results from independent testing laboratories to ensure accuracy, assisting with illicit product investigations, and determining standardized testing methods for the industry.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration today released year-end sales data for 2023 and launched a Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard.

The initial business licensing round for new cannabis growers, processors, and dispensaries closed on December 12, with more than 1,700 applications submitted across all three license categories. 

The Office of Social Equity (OSE) and the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) have been made aware of at least one likely fraudulent direct outreach campaign pertaining to the upcoming licensing round being sent throughout the State, predominantly targeting addresses in Maryland that have been identified as Disproportionately Impacted Areas.

La Oficina de Igualdad Social (OSE) y la Administración de Cannabis de Maryland (MCA) fueron informadas de al menos una campaña de contacto directo aparentemente fraudulenta que menciona la próxima ronda de licencias y que está siendo enviada a distintos lugares del estado, principalmente a direcciones que fueron identificadas como áreas afectadas de forma desproporcionada. 

La Administración del Cannabis de Maryland (MCA) se complace en anunciar la ronda inicial de licencias para negocios de cannabis bajo la Ley de Reforma Estatal del Cannabis.

The Office of Social Equity (“OSE”), the Maryland Cannabis Administration (“MCA”), and the Maryland Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) today announced the details of the Technical Assistance program to be made available to Social Equity Applicants for the Fall 2023 Cannabis Licensing Application Round.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration today announced that the first application round for cannabis business licenses will open on November 13. 

Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Audrey L. Johnson as Acting Executive Director of the Office of Social Equity and Courtney Davis as Deputy Director. ​

These are some helpful links for the Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization media coverage.

Beginning July 1, Maryland will become the 21st state to authorize the sale of cannabis and cannabis products to adult consumers 21 years of age or older.