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SB 215 Maryland Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Cannabis Reform - Revisions

SB 215 revises Maryland's cannabis laws to regulate on-site consumption establishments and cannabis events. It limits new on-site consumption license applications to social equity applicants in certain cases, allows local governments to set operating hours for these venues, and permits license holders to repackage cannabis into single-serving products under specific rules. The bill also creates new requirements for cannabis events, including vendor permits, and gives local governments authority to restrict or prohibit such events. These changes directly affect cannabis businesses seeking licenses, local municipalities setting regulations, and event organizers.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Oct 7, 2024 Signed Apr 22, 2025
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What changed between versions

First - Cannabis - On-Site Consumption Establishments and Cannabis Events → Third - Cannabis Reform - Revisions · 6 edits
MODERATE
SB 215 was revised to expand its scope beyond just on-site consumption establishments and cannabis events to include broader cannabis reform provisions. The bill now extends delivery timelines for medical cannabis dispensary licensees, modifies licensing round procedures, and adds specific provisions for cannabinoid beverages and single-serving products. These changes reflect a more comprehensive approach to Maryland's cannabis regulatory framework.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from focusing solely on on-site consumption establishments and cannabis events to include medical cannabis delivery extensions, dispensary inventory requirements, and broader cannabis industry reforms.
TIMELINE

Extended the deadline for medical cannabis delivery by dispensary licensees from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026

ELIGIBILITY

Added provisions limiting on-site consumption license applications to social equity applicants under certain circumstances

Added provisions for a second round of cannabis licensing with minimum qualifications and remedial measures for minority and women-owned businesses

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for cannabinoid beverages and single-serving products to clarify regulatory requirements

REQUIREMENT

Modified inventory requirements for dispensary licensees and altered circumstances under which waiting periods apply

Added tax exemption provisions clarifying that food sales tax exemptions do not apply to certain cannabinoid beverages

Floor votes · Senate Feb 28, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

30–13
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 46
Feb 28, 2025
D Democratic33
30 Yea 3
90% Yea
R Republican13
13 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 22, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 120
executive
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 24, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (100-37-3)
house of delegates
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred Economic Matters
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Floor Amendment {
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion Laid Over (Senator Benson) Adopted
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Floor Amendment {
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (30-13-3)
senate
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
Oct 7, 2024
Introduced
Pre-filed
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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