SB 1008 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alcohol and Cannabis - Cannabinoid Beverages Off-Premises Sales Permit - Establishment

This bill establishes a new permit system allowing licensed alcohol retailers to sell cannabinoid beverages for off-premises consumption, such as take-home delivery. It authorizes Class 1 cannabinoid beverage wholesalers to deliver these products to alcohol retailers holding the new permit, which local licensing boards will issue under specific conditions. The legislation also adjusts tax rules by exempting certain cannabinoid beverage sales involving Class 1 wholesalers from sales and use taxes. Additionally, the bill defines cannabinoid beverages as single-serving products containing 5 milligrams or less of THC per serving and sets distribution restrictions similar to those for alcoholic beverages.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Rereferred to Finance
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Referred Senate Rules
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Senator Hershey) Adopted
upper
Feb 28, 2026
Committee
First Reading Senate Rules
upper
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Steve Hershey
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