Cannabis in Baltimore
Baltimore: Verdex lists 8 licensed dispensaries for adults 21+. Maryland caps a day at 1.5 oz flower and adds 12% cannabis tax.
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- License verified
- 5
- Minimum age
- 21+
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See the Red ListKey rules in Maryland
Plain-language summary. The regulator is Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).
Legal status
Adult use legal since July 1, 2023; medical program continues
Minimum age
21 for adult use with government photo ID; medical patients 18+ (minors with a parent/guardian caregiver)
Purchase and possession
Personal-use amount: 1.5 oz flower, 12 g concentrate, or products up to 750 mg THC; over that and up to 2.5 oz is a civil offense
Home grow
2 plants per household out of public view (21+); registered patients may grow 2 more, max 4 per residence
Public use
Smoking cannabis prohibited in any public place and in vehicles; no possession on federal property
Taxes
12% sales tax on adult-use cannabis since July 1, 2025 (previously 9%)
Medical card
Register via Maryland OneStop, obtain provider certification; physical ID card $25 (printable copy free)
Delivery
Standard dispensaries may deliver medical cannabis through June 30, 2027 (HB 622, 2026); some stores advertise adult-use delivery in select counties
Out-of-state visitors
Adults 21+ with valid ID may buy; carrying cannabis across state lines is illegal
Summary, not legal advice — rules change; check local law. Last reviewed Sep 2026.
Look up a licenseHow cannabis is sold in Baltimore
- Legal age
- 21+, government photo ID
- Daily amount
- 1.5 oz flower, 12 g concentrate, or 750 mg THC in products
- Tax at the register
- 12% Maryland cannabis sales and use tax
- Local cannabis tax
- None verified for Baltimore City
- Public use
- Not allowed on streets, in parks, bars, restaurants or public transit
- Home grow
- 2 plants per household (adults 21+)
- Leaving Maryland
- Carrying cannabis across state lines is not allowed
What does 12% look like on a Baltimore receipt?
Every adult-use sale carries a 12% state cannabis sales and use tax, administered by the Comptroller of Maryland. The rate rose from 9% on July 1, 2025, so older price comparisons understate the total. Baltimore City does not add a separate cannabis tax that we could verify.
| Shelf price | Tax at 12% | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | $3.00 | $28.00 |
| $40 | $4.80 | $44.80 |
| $60 | $7.20 | $67.20 |
Smoke shop or dispensary: how to tell them apart in Baltimore
Baltimore has far more smoke shops than licensed dispensaries, and the city moved against them in June 2026, as WYPR reported. The new zoning law stops new shops near schools and parks and gives existing ones in those zones two years to close. That law targets smoke shops; licensed dispensaries sit under the Maryland Cannabis Administration.
- State license — A licensed dispensary is on the Maryland Cannabis Administration's list; a smoke shop is not.
- ID at the door — Dispensaries must check that you are 21+ before any sale.
- Tax line — Your receipt should show the 12% cannabis tax.
- Tested products — Licensed stores sell state-tracked products; gas-station THC is outside that system.
Where can you actually use it in the city?
At home or on private property that allows it. The Maryland Cannabis Administration lists parks, streets, bars, restaurants and public transportation as off-limits, which covers the Inner Harbor promenade and light rail. Hotels set their own rules, so check before booking. Visitors cannot take leftover product home across state lines.
All eight Baltimore stores have Verdex profiles, including Green Goods in Hampden, CULTA, Storehouse and Star Buds Baltimore. Statewide rules are on the Maryland page, and our Red List tracks sellers flagged by regulators.
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Cannabis in Baltimore: questions
Can out-of-state visitors buy cannabis in Baltimore?
Yes. The Maryland Cannabis Administration says visitors 21 and older with valid government photo ID can buy from licensed dispensaries. They cannot take cannabis across state lines when they leave.
How much cannabis can I buy in Baltimore?
The personal-use amount is 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or products containing 750 mg of THC. Daily purchase limits follow the same amounts.
What is the cannabis tax in Baltimore?
Maryland charges a 12% sales and use tax on adult-use cannabis, up from 9% since July 1, 2025. We found no separate Baltimore City cannabis tax.
Are Baltimore smoke shops selling THC legal dispensaries?
No. Licensed dispensaries hold Maryland Cannabis Administration licenses; smoke shops do not. Baltimore passed a zoning law in June 2026 limiting where new smoke shops can open.
Where can I smoke cannabis in Baltimore?
Only in private homes or on private property where the owner allows it. Smoking is prohibited in public places such as parks, streets, bars, restaurants and public transportation.
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