This chapter applies to the distribution of any cannabis licenses through a lottery system, including a:

1. A. Standard grower license;
2. B. Standard processor license;
3. C. Standard dispensary license;
4. D. Micro grower license;
5. E. Micro processor license;
6. F. Micro dispensary license;
7. G. On-site consumption establishment license; and
8. H. Incubator space license.

Authority: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §§36-202, 36-401, 36-404, and 36-505, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 559); emergency status expired June 30, 2024

Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 7, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 676)

Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective July 22, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 678)

Regulation .05 amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324); March 16, 2026 (53:5 Md. R. 244)