Possession
1.5 oz (42 g)
Is weed legal in Maryland?
Yes.
Weed is legal in Maryland for adults 21+. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Visitors to Maryland are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Age
21+
Home grow
yes (two plants)
Year changed
2023
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Maryland; legal to possess up to 1.5 oz (42 g) & 12 g (.4 oz) of concentrate.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Maryland as legal. Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Maryland; legal to possess up to 1.5 oz (42 g) & 12 g (.4 oz) of concentrate.
The recorded possession limit for weed in Maryland is 1.5 oz (42 g).
The legal age attached to this ruling is 21. Anyone younger is outside the recorded permission, even where adult use is legal.
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (two plants).
Visitors to Maryland are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
The last recorded status change year is 2023.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
Long-tail notes
Law timeline
- 2023-07-01
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Maryland?+
Yes — weed is legal in Maryland for adults 21+.
Is weed legal everywhere in Maryland?+
The recorded status for Maryland as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for weed in Maryland?+
The recorded minimum age is 21.
How much weed can you possess in Maryland?+
The recorded possession limit is 1.5 oz (42 g).
Can tourists use weed in Maryland?+
Visitors to Maryland are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow weed at home in Maryland?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (two plants).
When was this Maryland weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2023-07-01.
Can you fly with weed into Maryland?+
Domestic legality in Maryland does not make it legal to carry weed across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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