Cannabis in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
70 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most cannabis activity
- Talbot County, MD (9)
- Bel Air, MD (8)
- Prince George's County, MD (7)
- Kent County, MD (6)
- Westminster, MD (6)
- Anne Arundel County, MD (5)
- Annapolis, MD (5)
- Caroline County, MD (4)
- Wicomico County, MD (4)
- Easton, MD (3)
- Brunswick, MD (2)
- Rockville, MD (2)
Latest matching meetings
Public hearing on ordinance to expand cannabis‑related nuisance abatement
The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26‑0193. The ordinance proposes to broaden the scope of public nuisance abatement to cover additional cannabis and controlled‑substance offenses, refer some processes to the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing, and…
County Council to consider zoning updates and cannabis dispensary requirements
The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including updates to the Zoning Code and cannabis dispensary location requirements. The body will also discuss Councilmember compensation and ethics rules regarding conflicts of interest.
Council considers $1.3 million reallocation for housing rehabilitation
The County Council is meeting to decide on several resolutions, including the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for housing assistance. The body will also consider the establishment of the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District and stop sign monitoring in Edmonston.
Council considers National Harbor Extraordinary Development District designation
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the establishment of the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District in Oxon Hill. The body is also reviewing stop sign monitoring locations in the Town of Edmonston and a letter regarding cannabis reinvestment methodology.
Council to vote on $2.09B bond authorization for capital projects
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on bills including a major bond authorization (Bill 51-26) for up to $2.09 billion in bonds and $900 million in bond anticipation notes to fund capital projects for fiscal year 2027. Other items include changes to cannabis dispensary zoning, sign regulations, water/sewer…
Council to discuss line-item veto of comprehensive zoning for Region 5
The County Council will introduce new bills including a rural commerce center zoning district, agricultural land preservation tax credit changes, and pension modifications. Public hearings and final votes are scheduled on emergency budget transfers, a cannabis dispensary zoning bill, and other ordinances. The council…
Council to consider Region 5 development plan and zoning updates
The County Council will discuss the adoption of the Region 5 Plan and corresponding digital zoning layers for several areas including Odenton and Crofton. The body is also considering emergency budget transfers and updates to personnel pay and classification plans.
County Council reviews tax exemptions, budget supplements, and zoning measures
The Anne Arundel County Council work session will consider several ordinances, including payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreements for properties in Glen Burnie and Odenton, an emergency moratorium on new development in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area, and supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues for…
Bel Air Planning Commission to review seven town code ordinances
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinances amending the town code. These items cover sign regulations, cannabis business locations, fencing restrictions, and rules for residential chickens.
Planning Commission to discuss cannabis and solar energy systems
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss cannabis and solar energy systems. The body will also continue discussions regarding the Land Use Table, Zoning Map, and Conditional Uses.
Council to discuss cannabis advertising policies and zoning update
The Ocean City Mayor and City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy items, including a proposed zoning map update and a new advertising and sponsorship policy for cannabis products. They will also receive a biannual update from the Maryland State Highway Administration and a financial health…
Council to vote on cannabis zoning and processing regulations
The Talbot County Council will consider a bill to permit cannabis growing, processing, and dispensaries by special exception in specific zoning districts. The meeting also includes a budget work session for FY27 and presentations on rural broadband and public health.
Council will hear a public hearing on Bill 1624 to amend zoning for cannabis activities
The Talbot County Council will begin with a FY27 budget work session from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. After the council meeting starts at 5:00 p.m., members will consider several resolutions, including the creation of an Office of Community Partnerships and amendments to the…
Commission will consider Ordinance 851-25 to amend cannabis development regulations
The Economic and Community Development Commission will meet on February 12, 2026 at The Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. The commission will approve minutes from November 2025 and January 2026, elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2026, receive updates from town departments and partners, and consider Ordinance 851‑25…
Talbot County Council to discuss cannabis zoning and award park contracts
The Talbot County Council will consider legislation to amend zoning rules for cannabis growing and processing, and will vote on several contracts for park repairs and a road culvert project. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
County Commissioners consider third read of Cannabis Processor bill (Bill No. 9-2025)
The Kent County Commissioners will take a third reading and consider a vote on Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025, which authorizes a cannabis processor in the Commercial District (C). The meeting also includes a series of consent items such as grant agreements, capital fund reallocations for parks, security upgrades at…
Council to hear Planning Commission recommendations on cannabis zoning amendment
The council will receive a presentation from the Planning Officer on the Planning Commission's recommendations for a cannabis zoning text amendment, and an update from the Department of Social Services. Under the County Manager's report, the council will consider a request from Public Works to apply for grant and loan…
Bel Air considers updates to business standards for cannabis and liquor stores
The Board of Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing and discuss Ordinance 851-25. This ordinance proposes amendments to the Town Code regarding performance standards for cannabis businesses, liquor stores, and taverns. The board will also consider appointments to local boards and commissions.
Commission to discuss cannabis processor bill and forest conservation
The Economic & Tourism Development Commission will review reports from housing, tourism, and nominating subcommittees. The body will discuss a bill regarding a cannabis processor in the Commercial District and forest conservation provisions in the Enterprise Zone.
Town to discuss cannabis business setbacks and parking legislation
The Bel Air Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss revising town code setbacks for cannabis businesses and liquor stores, as well as reviewing parking legislation and budget analysis. The session will also cover appointments to town boards and closed-session legal consultations.
County Commissioners consider cannabis processor bill and public works contracts
The board will hold a public hearing on Code Home Rule Bill No. 9-2025, which would allow a cannabis processor in the Commercial District (C). Commissioners will also consider several public‑works related requests, including a fund reallocation, a water‑treatment chemical service contract, and the award of a…
Planning Commission to consider large Harford Mall mixed‑use redevelopment
The commission will review and decide on three new‑business items: a 1,246‑square‑foot two‑story addition at 604 Moores Mill Road, a special development proposal for two buildings totaling 11,663 square feet at the Harford Mall on 600 Baltimore Pike, and Ordinance 851‑25 amending the town’s cannabis development…
Bel Air Economic and Community Development Commission to discuss cannabis legislation
The commission will meet to elect its 2026 leadership and receive updates from town and county economic development offices. The body will also discuss Ordinance 851-25 regarding cannabis legislation.
Kent County Commissioners to hold public hearing on cannabis processor zoning
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Bill No 9-2025 concerning a cannabis processor in the Commercial District. The meeting also includes a review of FY2025 audits and FY2026 first quarter financial statements.
County Commissioners will introduce a cannabis processor ordinance
The Kent County Commissioners will consider several consent items, including minutes and member reappointments. In the legislative session they will introduce and hold the first reading of Home Rule Code 9-2025 for a cannabis processor in the Commercial District. They will also review a preliminary report for a 4.5 MW…
Council to consider ordinances on medical clinics, cannabis uses, and zoning procedures
The Prince George's County Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances for enactment. Key items include updates to zoning for medical clinics and cannabis uses, as well as a resolution to reallocate $2.5 million for affordable housing.
Planning Commission will decide on the Morgnec Road Solar major site plan.
The commission will make a final decision on the Morgnec Road Solar, LLC major site plan for parcels 40 and 174. It will review three additional major site plans: Kent County Government/Richardson Fresh Ponds, TPE MD KE51/William M. Chance, Jr. utility‑scale solar, and a special exception for a commercial dog kennel…
Council to consider alcohol law amendments and cannabis zoning changes
The Talbot County Council will review proposed changes to alcohol beverage laws and cannabis zoning. The body will also act on the FY26 Senior Care Plan and several requests regarding Easton Airport infrastructure and easements.
Council to consider cannabis reinvestment fund and water/sewer plan amendments
The Talbot County Council will hold public hearings on four water and sewer plan amendments and a bill to establish a cannabis community reinvestment and repair fund. The body will also receive updates on the Talbot CARES emergency program and review several department procurement requests.
Committee reviews updates to building codes and cannabis use regulations
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is considering several legislative acts and ordinances. These include updating the county building code to 2021 international standards and revising regulations for cannabis uses.
Council to vote on cannabis zoning and wastewater bond borrowing
The Talbot County Council will consider a resolution to reclassify a property for water and sewer priority and a bill to amend zoning codes for cannabis growing and processing. The body will also vote to authorize borrowing up to $7,018,942 for wastewater facility improvements.
Board to consider variance for office building and special exception for cannabis dispensary
The Easton Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance to reduce a parking setback for a nonprofit office building and a special exception for a cannabis dispensary. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Talbot County Council to hold public hearings on numerous capital projects and zoning bills
The Council will conduct public hearings for a wide range of capital appropriation bills and water and sewer plan amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning text amendments regarding funeral homes and cannabis processing.
Council considers new food-as-medicine program and cannabis use regulations
The County Council will hold a legislative session to discuss several new bills, including a health program for food insecurity and updated cannabis use standards. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments for affordable housing and industrial business operating hours.
Board to consider cannabis dispensary distance requirements
The Board of Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance regarding the distance between cannabis dispensaries. The meeting also includes reviews of IT hardware and networking contracts.
Bel Air considers increasing distance between cannabis dispensaries to one-half mile
The Board of Town Commissioners will discuss updating the town code to increase the required distance between cannabis dispensaries. The body is also deciding on several IT and security contracts and a refuse removal agreement.
Council to vote on cannabis ordinance, sewer bid, and $152K playground
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with votes anticipated on several items, including the second reading of Ordinance 621 establishing cannabis definitions and regulations, and Resolution 2025-21 awarding a bid for Phases 1 & 2 sewer connections. The consent agenda includes a $151,997 purchase…
Mayor and Council to consider cannabis retail zoning rules
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and consider an action item to regulate cannabis retail establishments. The session also includes a City Manager's report and a presentation from the Planning Commission.
Town Council to vote on FY26 Budget and cannabis prohibition ordinance
The Town Council will vote on the FY26 Budget and an emergency ordinance regarding cannabis on public property. The body will also review the North Beach Green Infrastructure Design Project.
Council to adopt FY2026 budget and consider cannabis regulations
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026 budget before the regular meeting. During the meeting, they will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including adoption of the FY2026 General, CIP, and Enterprise budgets, as well as first reading of a cannabis definitions and regulations ordinance.