Public Health – Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council – Membership

SB 222 modifies the membership structure of Maryland's Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council by specifying its composition. The bill adds nine governor-appointed members, including a representative from historically Black colleges, a cannabis healthcare provider, a pharmacist, a substance use disorder specialist, and others with expertise in cannabis policy, health equity, and laboratory testing. This procedural change does not alter cannabis laws or regulations but defines who serves on the council to advise the state on cannabis-related public health issues. The council will include legislative appointees, agency heads, and the new governor-appointed members, effective October 1, 2025.