Maryland hemp rules (Agriculture Article Title 14)

[L1] Md. Code, Agriculture § 14-101 defines "hemp" with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that does not exceed 0.3% on a dry weight basis, and excludes plants intended for a use regulated under Health-General Title 13, Subtitle 33. Source: Md. Code, Agric. § 14-101, Maryland General Assembly
[L1] § 14-301 defines "Program" as the Hemp Farming Program. Source: Md. Code, Agric. § 14-301, Maryland General Assembly
[L1] § 14-302 states the intent that hemp is an agricultural commodity and that hemp produced in another state that authorizes hemp production may be sold, distributed, transported, marketed, manufactured, or processed in Maryland. Source: Md. Code, Agric. § 14-302, Maryland General Assembly
[L1] Federal default rule: the USDA plan under 7 U.S.C. 1639q applies only where a State has no approved State plan; Maryland has its own Hemp Farming Program statute (above). Source: 7 U.S.C. 1639q, GovInfo

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[L1] Maryland: Alc. Bev. & Cann. §36-1102 THC definition expressly includes delta-8 and delta-9 THC; hemp per Ag. §14-401. Quoted (browser-read 2026-10-29, partial): "§36–1102. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Hemp” has the meaning stated in § 14–401 of the Agriculture Article. (3) “Tetrahydrocannabinol” means: (i) any tetrahydrocannabinol, including delta–8–tetrahydrocannabinol, delta–9–tetrahydrocannabinol, and delta–10–tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of how derived; ... (b) (1) A person may not sell or distribute a product intended for human consumption or inhalation that contains more than 0.5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or 2.5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol per package unless the person is licensed under § 36–401 of this title ... ..." Source: Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cann. §36-1102

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Authority tiers: L1 statute, L2 final/temporary rule, L3 official guidance, L4 pending bill/proposed rule, L5 news/lead/commentary (never law). Sources checked: 2026-10-30.