Maryland Cannabis Business Guide
RecreationalMaryland launched recreational sales in 2023 with a social equity focus and consumption lounge provisions.
Active Licenses
300
Regulator
Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)
Testing Labs
5
Consumption Lounges
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Testing Labs in Maryland
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Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)
Official state regulator website
Testing Labs in Maryland
View allGreen Analytics
Columbia, Maryland
Quales LLC
Frederick, Maryland
Pinnacle CT
Westminster, Maryland
Eastern Analytical Lab
Middletown, Maryland
Cannabis Professionals Serving Maryland
View allCalyx CPA
CPAs & Accountants
Calyx CPA specializes exclusively in cannabis and psychedelic businesses, offering tax preparation, planning, and IRS audit representation nationwide.
GreenGrowth CPAs
CPAs & Accountants
Expert CPA services for cannabis businesses - cultivators, retailers, and MSOs. Specializes in 280E compliance and scaling.
Cannabis CPA Tax
CPAs & Accountants
Boutique CPA firm serving small- and medium-sized cannabis and CBD companies across 19 states and DC.
MGO CPA
CPAs & Accountants
One of the first national accounting firms to develop targeted services for the cannabis and hemp industries.
HBK Cannabis Solutions
CPAs & Accountants
Accounting Today Top 100 CPA Firm with a dedicated team of cannabis industry subject matter experts.
CohnReznick
CPAs & Accountants
Top 25 national firm helping both plant- and non-plant-touching companies navigate cannabis accounting challenges.
Latest Updates
All newsCongressman Presses DOJ and DEA on Cannabis Rescheduling Timeline
Congressman Steve Cohen sent a letter to AG Bondi and DEA Administrator Cole demanding an update on cannabis rescheduling progress. The letter came 99 days after Trump signed the executive order directing 'expeditious' completion of Schedule III rulemaking.
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Firefighters Who Use Medical Cannabis Off Duty
Maryland's House of Delegates passed HB 797 by a 100-31 vote, protecting firefighters and rescue workers from employment discrimination for off-duty medical cannabis use. Registered patients cannot be punished for testing positive for cannabis metabolites.
New Congressional Research Report on Cannabis Rescheduling Published
Congressional researchers released a new analysis noting that rescheduling would be a 'transitional' step requiring follow-up banking, commerce, and justice reforms. The report emphasized that rescheduling alone would not bring state markets into compliance with federal law.
Virginia Legislature Sends Cannabis Sales Legalization Bill to Governor
Virginia's legislature voted to adopt legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis dispensary sales, sending the bill to Gov. Spanberger's desk. The bill sets a January 1, 2027 launch date for retail sales, covering taxes, licensing, and regulatory duties.
Cannabis MSOs Owe $1.6 Billion in Unpaid 280E Taxes as IRS Fights Back
Major cannabis multistate operators collectively owe more than $1.6 billion in unpaid federal taxes under Section 280E. The IRS argued that Trump's rescheduling executive order does not change tax obligations because it has not been finalized.