Cannabis Justice Reform: Maryland Advances Record-Sealing Bill for Pardoned Offenses
Cannabis Justice Reform: Maryland Advances Record-Sealing Bill for Pardoned Offenses
8 Apr 2025 – Maryland lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 432 to shield public records of low-level marijuana convictions and expand expungement access. Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign the bill as part of his broader push for cannabis justice reform.
Maryland Bill Legalizes Edibles and Concentrates for Home Use
2 Apr 2025 – Maryland lawmakers have passed legislation allowing adults to make cannabis edibles and concentrates at home, while also reducing marijuana-related prison sentences. Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign the bill into law.
Maryland Advances Bill Allowing Home Cannabis Products, Sentencing Reform
26 Mar, 2025 – Maryland lawmakers have advanced bills allowing adults to make cannabis edibles and concentrates at home, reducing penalties for large-scale possession and enabling sentence modifications for certain past convictions.
Maryland Senate Moves to Protect Firefighters’ Medical Cannabis Rights
13 Mar, 2025 – Maryland's Senate Finance Committee has approved a bill to protect firefighters and emergency responders from employment discrimination due to off-duty medical cannabis use.
Cannabis Criminal Record Expungement Moves Forward in Maryland Legislature
5 Feb, 2025 – Maryland Governor Wes Moore is backing new cannabis expungement bills to expand record-clearing efforts following his 2024 mass pardon. The proposed Clean Slate Act and SB 432/HB 499 would automatically erase certain cannabis and misdemeanor convictions, removing barriers to employment and housing.
Stevensville THC Extraction Accident Causes Injuries and $250K in Damages
22 January 2025 - An explosion at a Stevensville cannabis facility injured two workers and caused $250,000 in damages. The incident highlights the risks of THC extraction using volatile gases and raises safety concerns for Maryland’s cannabis industry.
Maryland Tracks Cannabis Use and Health Impacts with New Dashboard
13 November 2024 - Maryland launched the Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard to track cannabis-related health impacts post-legalization, including ER visits and poison center calls, offering insights for evidence-based public health policies.
Maryland’s First Year of Cannabis Legalization Brings $1.1 Billion in Sales
1 July 2024 - Maryland’s first year of legalized cannabis sales exceeded $1.1 billion, driven by adult-use purchases and a strong focus on social equity. Learn how Maryland’s cannabis market is setting a new standard for economic growth and community reinvestment.
Governor Grants Sweeping Clemency for Cannabis Offenses in Maryland
17 June, 2024 - Maryland Governor Wes Moore issues historic pardons for over 175,000 cannabis-related convictions, addressing racial inequities and the societal harm caused by decades of criminalization. Learn how this action reshapes justice and equity in Maryland.