1. A. In addition to §§B—D of this regulation, terms of license and license renewal for micro licenses are as established in COMAR 14.17.06.02B—K.
2. B. A micro licensee may not exceed growing, processing or dispensing operational restrictions set forth in Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-401(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

3. C. The Administration may verify compliance with the operational restrictions under §B of this regulation within the first 24 months of a micro licensee’s operations by:

   1. (1) For growers, measuring and inspecting the canopy owned or otherwise controlled by the licensed micro grower;
   2. (2) For processors, querying the seed-to-sale tracking system for the prior 12 months of operations; and

   3. (3) For dispensaries, investigating or otherwise verifying that the licensee:

      1. (a) Operates only in the region in which the license was awarded or authorized;
      2. (b) Employs no more than ten registered agents; and
      3. (c) Does not operate a physical storefront.
4. D. The Administration may restrict, reduce, fine, or otherwise sanction any micro licensee who is found to be in violation of §B of this regulation.

Authority: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §§36-202—203, 36-401, and 36-503, 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 .02C amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .09 adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 436)