Is CBD legal in Maryland? 2026

Legal 2 productsLegal with limits 2 productsNot legal 4 products
Yes, under strict THC capsVerified Sep 30, 2026

Low-THC CBD is legal in Maryland, but anything over 0.5 mg THC per serving or 2.5 mg per package is dispensary-only, and CBD food is unlawful.

CBD oil in Maryland
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CBD oil & tinctures

In Maryland
LegalChecked Sep 30, 2026

Yes. CBD oil is legal in Maryland if it has no more than 0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package. Hemp CBD tinctures may go higher: at least 15 parts CBD to 1 part THC, up to 2.5 mg THC per serving and 100 mg per package.

  • The tincture exception covers dropper bottles of 4 ounces or less, and sellers must provide samples for state testing when required.
  • Isolate and broad-spectrum oils are the least likely to go over the federal THC cap after December 11.
Min. age
No state minimum
THC limit
0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package outside dispensaries
Medical
Medical cannabis program
Recreational
Yes (adult-use)

Maryland at a glance

Status of all 8 products in Maryland. Tap a row to see the full answer.

ProductStatusThe rule
CBD oil & tincturesLegal0.5 mg THC per serving, 2.5 mg per pack; tinctures 15:1 up to 100 mg
CBD gummies & ediblesNot legalFood with CBD or THC unlawful to sell, hemp-derived or not
CBD creams & topicalsLegalTHC limits cover consumed or inhaled products, not topicals
Full-spectrum CBDLegal with limitsCapped per serving and pack; many exceed 0.4 mg per container Dec 11
Hemp delta-9 edibles & drinksNot legalLicensed dispensaries only, 21+ · food with THC unlawful elsewhere
Delta-8, delta-10 & THCPNot legalCounts as THC; over 0.5 mg per serving is dispensary-only
THCA flower & pre-rollsNot legalOver 2.5 mg THC per package: licensed dispensaries only
Hemp vapes & cartsLegal with limits0.5 mg THC per serving, 2.5 mg per pack; THC carts dispensary-only

Maryland CBD laws by product

Checked Sep 30, 2026 against Maryland's official sources, listed at the end of the page.

Is CBD oil legal in Maryland?

Legal

Yes. CBD oil is legal in Maryland if it has no more than 0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package. Hemp CBD tinctures may go higher: at least 15 parts CBD to 1 part THC, up to 2.5 mg THC per serving and 100 mg per package.

  • The tincture exception covers dropper bottles of 4 ounces or less, and sellers must provide samples for state testing when required.
  • Isolate and broad-spectrum oils are the least likely to go over the federal THC cap after December 11.
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Are CBD gummies legal in Maryland?

Not legal

No. The Maryland Department of Health says it is unlawful to make, sell or offer for sale any food that contains CBD or THC, whether hemp-derived or not. Gummies and other edibles are food.

  • THC edibles are sold only by licensed cannabis dispensaries.
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Are CBD creams and topicals legal in Maryland?

Legal

Yes. CBD creams and topicals are legal in Maryland. The state's THC limits apply to products meant to be consumed or inhaled, and topicals are neither.

Is full-spectrum CBD legal in Maryland?

Legal with limits

Only at 0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package, or as a 15:1 CBD tincture with up to 100 mg THC per package. Many full-spectrum products will also exceed the federal 0.4 mg per container cap on December 11, 2026.

  • Check total THC per bottle on the lab report, not just the percentage.

Are hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks legal in Maryland?

Not legal

Not in ordinary stores. Maryland treats food and drinks with THC as unlawful to sell, and any product over 0.5 mg THC per serving or 2.5 mg per package may be sold only by a licensed cannabis dispensary, to adults 21 and older.

  • A September 9, 2025 appeals ruling reversed the injunction that had blocked enforcing these limits.
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Is delta-8 legal in Maryland?

Not legal

Not in ordinary stores. Maryland counts delta-8 and delta-10 as THC however they are made, so products over 0.5 mg per serving or 2.5 mg per package are dispensary-only. It also bans cannabinoid products not derived from naturally occurring plant compounds.

  • Selling delta-8 or delta-10 products to anyone under 21 is also a separate crime.

Is THCA flower legal in Maryland?

Not legal

Not in ordinary stores. Any product meant to be inhaled with more than 2.5 mg THC per package must be sold by a licensed cannabis dispensary, and a typical package of hemp flower exceeds that from delta-9 THC alone.

  • THC flower is sold legally only in licensed Maryland dispensaries, age 21+.

Are hemp vapes legal in Maryland?

Legal with limits

Only CBD vapes with 0.5 mg THC or less per serving and 2.5 mg or less per package. THC and delta-8 carts over those caps are dispensary-only.

  • Maryland's THC limits apply to products meant for inhalation.

What changed in Maryland

Federal hemp ban →

2 state changes since 2024. Two federal changes follow on Nov 12 and Dec 11, 2026. See each change with its source.

Today
Jul 1 2025
Maryland
THC redefined; ATCC can seize products
Sep 9 2025
Maryland
Court lets state enforce THC limits
Nov 12 2026
Federal · all states
41 daysLab-only cannabinoids like THC-O lose hemp status
Dec 11 2026
Federal · all states
70 days0.4 mg total THC per container cap

Buying and carrying CBD in Maryland

Buying CBD online in Maryland

Maryland's limits apply to anyone who sells or distributes the product: 0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package, except qualifying CBD tinctures. Websites selling delta-8 or delta-10 products must use an age check that verifies buyers are 21 or older.

Traveling with CBD in Maryland

Maryland's hemp THC rules restrict selling and distributing products, not carrying them. The sources checked do not set separate possession rules for hemp CBD.

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CBD for pets in Maryland

Maryland's sources do not address pet CBD products separately.

Maryland Medical Cannabis Program

The Maryland Cannabis Administration registers medical cannabis patients. After approval, patients get a written certification from a registered provider and buy from licensed dispensaries.

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Is your full-spectrum product over the December 11 cap?

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Maryland CBD questions

Is CBD oil legal in Maryland in 2026?

Yes, if it has no more than 0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package. Hemp CBD tinctures with at least 15 times more CBD than THC may hold up to 2.5 mg THC per serving and 100 mg per package.

How old do you have to be to buy CBD in Maryland?

Maryland sets no minimum age for low-THC CBD. Products over 0.5 mg THC per serving or 2.5 mg per package, and any delta-8 or delta-10 product, can't be sold to anyone under 21.

Can you buy CBD online in Maryland?

Maryland's limits apply to anyone who sells or distributes the product: 0.5 mg THC per serving and 2.5 mg per package, except qualifying CBD tinctures. Websites selling delta-8 or delta-10 products must use an age check that verifies buyers are 21 or older.

Can you travel with CBD in Maryland?

Maryland's hemp THC rules restrict selling and distributing products, not carrying them. The sources checked do not set separate possession rules for hemp CBD.

What does the federal December 11, 2026 cap change in Maryland?

From December 11, 2026, federal law limits hemp to 0.4 mg total THC per container, lower than Maryland's 2.5 mg per package. Full-spectrum oils and higher-THC CBD tinctures legal in Maryland today may exceed it.

Sources 7Checked Sep 30, 2026
  1. Maryland General AssemblyAlcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article section 36-1102
  2. Maryland General AssemblyChapter 58 of 2025 (Senate Bill 214): Cannabis, Sale and Distribution, Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses
  3. Appellate Court of MarylandMoore v. Maryland Hemp Coalition, No. 1590, Sept. Term 2023 (September 9, 2025)
  4. Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis CommissionTHC Compliance Standards
  5. Maryland Department of HealthCannabis and CBD in Foods
  6. Maryland General AssemblyCriminal Law Article section 10-108: delta-8 and delta-10 sales to minors
  7. Maryland Cannabis AdministrationRegistration for Adult Patients

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How we checked: every answer on this page was checked on Sep 30, 2026 by the canary. editorial desk against 7 official government sources. When we find a change, we update this page and log it with its date. See every source with its link.

General information, not legal advice. Hemp law in Maryland can change quickly. Check the official sources above or speak with a Maryland attorney before buying, selling or shipping hemp products.

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