1. A. An entity eligible to register with the Administration for the purpose of conducting a bona fide research project relating to the uses, properties, or composition of cannabis includes:

   1. (1) An institution of higher education;
   2. (2) A related medical facility; or
   3. (3) An affiliated biomedical research firm.
2. B. Academic research institutions and entities shall operate in accordance with Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-701, Annotated Code of Maryland.

3. C. Registration.

   1. (1) An entity qualified under §A of this regulation shall submit an application to the Administration that includes:

      1. (a) The name of the primary researcher;
      2. (b) The expected duration of the research project;
      3. (c) The primary objectives of the research project, scope of work, and potential application(s) of the research findings;
      4. (d) An application fee as specified in COMAR 14.17.21; and
      5. (e) If applicable, a detailed budget.

   2. (2) Registrations under this regulation shall be valid until:

      1. (a) There is a change in the research project;
      2. (b) The institution withdraws the registration; or
      3. (c) 30 days have elapsed from the expected duration of the research project and the Administration has not been notified of any change or extension to the research project.

4. D. Modifications.

   1. (1) The registered entity shall report any modifications to the scope, researcher, or any other information submitted as part of the application within 30 days to the Administration.
   2. (2) The registered entity may continue to conduct research under this regulation while awaiting Administration approval of any modifications.

Authority: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §§36-202, 36-701, and 36-702, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 559); emergency status expired June 30, 2024

Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 7, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 676)

Regulations .01—.05 adopted effective July 22, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 678)

Regulation .02F amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)