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MD HB452

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michele Guyton

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prohibited from suspending, revoking, or refusing a veterinary license solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) products for animals
  • Protection applies to recommendations made for potential therapeutic effect or health supplementation purposes
  • Disciplinary actions such as reprimand, censure, or probation also cannot be based solely on cannabis/CBD discussions with animal owners
  • Cannabis is defined as Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration greater than 0.3% on a dry weight basis, excluding hemp products
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions

Licenses

Last Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/27/2026
Environment and Transportation1/23/2026

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