HB 12 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Cannabis - Sale and Distribution - Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses

HB 12 regulates the sale and distribution of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products in Maryland. It prohibits selling or distributing THC-containing products (including delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 variants) without a valid license, sets strict limits (0.5mg THC per serving, 2.5mg per package), and requires compliance with manufacturing, testing, and labeling standards. The bill authorizes enforcement officers to issue citations for violations and establishes that displaying THC for sale is prima facie evidence of selling it. It directly affects licensed cannabis businesses and the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission, which gains authority to seize or confiscate non-compliant products.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Sep 19, 2024 Signed Apr 8, 2025
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First - Cannabis - Sale and Distribution - Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses Third - Cannabis - Sale and Distribution - Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including the addition of a favorable committee report and adoption status. The substantive content of the bill remains focused on regulating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) sales and distribution, with no changes to the core definitions, thresholds, or enforcement mechanisms.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; it continues to regulate the sale and distribution of THC products in Maryland.
TECHNICAL

Added committee report and house action status indicating the bill was favorably reported and adopted by the Economic Matters Committee.

Changed the bill title from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______' to reflect standard legislative formatting for enacted bills.

Updated the bill's operative language from repealing and reenacting Criminal Law Section 10-108 to adding to Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Section 36-1104, reflecting the bill's current focus.

Removed the repeal of Criminal Law Section 10-108, indicating the bill no longer relies on that section for its authority.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2025 · House of Delegates Feb 27, 2025

How they voted

460
Passed
Total votes 46
Mar 12, 2025
D Democratic33
33 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 8, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57
executive
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-0)
senate
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Feb 27, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (94-36-9)
house of delegates
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
Sep 19, 2024
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.