Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry

HB 336 prohibits denying a person the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm solely because they are authorized to use medical cannabis under Maryland law. It directly affects medical cannabis patients who previously faced potential firearm restrictions due to their treatment. The bill adds a new section (5-901) to Maryland's public safety laws, explicitly stating that medical cannabis authorization cannot be the basis for firearm denial. The law will take effect on October 1, 2025.