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MD HB12

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Economic Matters

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes officers of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission's Field Enforcement Division to issue citations for violations involving the sale of delta-8 or delta-10 THC products to individuals under 21 years old

  • Establishes that displaying or offering THC for sale is prima facie evidence of selling THC without an appropriate license, mirroring existing rules for alcoholic beverages

  • Prohibits the sale or distribution of THC products that violate potency, packaging, or labeling requirements, including products advertised as containing illegal THC amounts through packaging, labeling, or electronic communication

  • Grants the Executive Director authority to seize, destroy, or confiscate unlawful THC products displayed for sale at unlicensed locations

  • Non-licensees who violate these provisions face misdemeanor charges with fines up to $5,000, while licensed cannabis businesses face disciplinary action from the Administration

Legislative Description

Cannabis - Sale and Distribution - Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/7/2025
Economic Matters1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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