HB 1519

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

Cannabis - Management Service Agreements, Advertising, and Penalties - Alterations (Cannabis Reform and Opportunity Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1519
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Economic Matters
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-20
Business / Commerce Drug / Cannabis Policy
Summary

Altering the definition of "control" of a cannabis business and excluding from the definition certain management services agreements, franchise relationships, and options to purchase; prohibiting the Maryland Cannabis Administration from limiting the acquisition of a certain ownership interest in cannabis businesses; reducing the number of years that a cannabis licensee is prohibited from transferring ownership or control of the license; repealing certain criteria for a certain prohibition on cannabis advertising that targets minors; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Amprey
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-06-20 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m.
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