MD HB132

On-site consumption license applications are limited to social equity applicants, and license holders may now acquire, repackage, and process cannabis products for on-site consumption, though cultivation and cannabis removal from premises remain prohibited

Political subdivisions gain authority to establish hours of operation for on-site consumption establishments and may prohibit or restrict cannabis events within their jurisdiction

Creates a new cannabis event registration system requiring 60 days advance notice to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, with events limited to 48 hours duration and 4 consecutive days at the same location

Establishes vendor permits for cannabis licensees to sell single-serving products at cannabis events, with permits limited to social equity licensees until June 30, 2028, after which dispensary, on-site consumption, and processor licensees become eligible

Sets fees at $500 per day for cannabis event registrations and up to $5,000 per 2,000 attendees for vendor permits, with unauthorized cannabis events punishable as a misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000