MD HB1408

Prohibits employers from disciplining, discharging, or discriminating against fire and rescue public safety employees who possess a valid medical cannabis certification or test positive for cannabis while holding such certification

Covers firefighters, emergency medical technicians, cardiac rescue technicians, and paramedics employed by municipal corporations, counties, the State, the State Airport Authority, or fire control districts

Employers retain the right to prohibit employees from performing duties while impaired by medical cannabis and may ban medical cannabis use within 12 hours before reporting for a work assignment

Protections do not apply if compliance would violate federal law or cause the employer to lose federal monetary or licensing-related benefits

Effective date: October 1, 2025