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Medical marijuana in Maryland
Medical & adult-use · updated 2026-05
Maryland patients register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration and get a provider certification. Medical patients skip the adult-use tax, get higher purchase limits, and access medical-only products. Adult use is also legal at 21+.
Free digital patient ID; about $25 for an optional physical card (waivers apply for some patients)
Card validity
Maryland has moved to a multi-year registration — confirm the current term when you register, as sources vary
Purchase limit
Up to a 30-day supply (commonly cited as ~120 g of flower equivalent) set by your provider
Legal forms
Flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, concentrates and topicals from licensed dispensaries
Residency
Maryland resident; non-residents may register under certain conditions
How to get your card
Create an account on the Maryland Cannabis Administration OneStop portal and register as a patient.
See an MCA-registered provider (telehealth or in person) who files your certification.
Pay any applicable fee in OneStop; your digital ID is available immediately, with an optional physical card.
Shop at any licensed Maryland dispensary with your patient ID and photo ID.
Qualifying conditions (0)
Maryland patients may qualify with any of the following. A state-approved physician makes the final call during your evaluation.
Chronic or severe pain
Severe nausea
Seizures
Severe or persistent muscle spasms
Glaucoma
PTSD
Cachexia / wasting syndrome
Anorexia
Any chronic condition severe and resistant to conventional treatment (provider discretion)
This is general information, not medical or legal advice, and program rules change. Confirm current details with the Maryland Department of Health or a licensed physician before acting.