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Maryland THCa Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 6, 2026, THCa is banned from retail sale in Maryland, effective May 3, 2023. THCa flower illegal: total-THC mg basis funnels raw flower to cannabis channel.

Verified November 6, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is THCa legal in Maryland?

Latest update September 23, 2026: Status changed from illegal to restricted. Change history

When does the Maryland THCa ban take effect?

The Maryland THCa ban is already in force (effective May 3, 2023); no further effective date is pending.

Elevatedenforcement date in 28 days (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781); seizure by the authority (Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission, Field Enforcement Division), binds named parties only

in 28 days December 11, 2026
Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container
Federal · Enforcement date · H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781
Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.
active May 7, 2026
ATCC and Anne Arundel County Police seize cannabis flower, THC pre-rolls, gummies, vapes and beverages from two unlicensed smoke shops in Glen Burnie and Orchard Beach
Maryland · Seizure · Authority (Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission, Field Enforcement Division) · binds named parties only
Search warrants March 10 and April 1, 2026 yielded about 14 lbs flower, nearly 3,000 THC pre-rolls, over 2,100 THC gummies, 951 THC vapes and 197 THC beverages; One Stop’s operator was charged with selling THC products without a license and Best Buds charges are pending.

How the status got here

2026-09-23Status changed from illegal to restricted.
2026-09-23Status changed from restricted to illegal.
2026-09-23Status changed from restricted to illegal.
2026-09-22Status changed from illegal to restricted.

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