Cannabis Policies and Resources
Adult-use cannabis became legal in Maryland on July 1, 2023. Despite the new state law, cannabis remains a Schedule 1 drug under federal law. As a result, institutions of higher education receiving federal funds must continue to prohibit the use, possession, and distribution of cannabis on campus and at campus-sponsored events and activities off campus.
The resources on this page are designed to provide information and tools to help schools remain compliant with federal law.
Model Campus Cannabis Policies, Sanctions, and Consequences
Ban unlawful use, possession, and distribution of cannabis. Describe health risks. Describe alcohol/drug counseling services available to students. Clearly enumerate sanctions for cannabis policy violations
TikTok Script: Maryland’s New Cannabis Law
Student A thinks that under Maryland’s new cannabis law anyone can use cannabis now anywhere they want.
Student B knows the law, including where students can and cannot use cannabis under Maryland’s new law.
Maryland’s New Cannabis Law and Medical Marijuana on Campus
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Maryland Cannabis Law FAQs
The new cannabis law will take effect July 1, 2023. It will be legal for adults 21 years of age and older in Maryland to possess less than 1.5 ounces of cannabis for recreational use.
Cannabis Fact Sheet: Let’s Talk About Cannabis
This fact sheet provides definitions of terminology such as cannabis, marijuana, THC, and CBD.
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act: Cannabis Legislation Updates and Impacts.
Talk a little about the DFSCA, Learn about policy requirements relating to cannabis use, Learn about recent cannabis and other drug related legislation
Cannabis Policies and Resources
Model Campus Cannabis Policies, Sanctions, and Consequences
Ban unlawful use, possession, and distribution of cannabis. Describe health risks. Describe alcohol/drug counseling services available to students. Clearly enumerate sanctions for cannabis policy violations
TikTok Script: Maryland’s New Cannabis Law
Student A thinks that under Maryland’s new cannabis law anyone can use cannabis now anywhere they want.
Student B knows the law, including where students can and cannot use cannabis under Maryland’s new law.
Maryland’s New Cannabis Law and Medical Marijuana on Campus
Images from PowerPoint on Maryland’s New Cannabis Law and Medical Marijuana on Campus
Maryland Cannabis Law FAQs
The new cannabis law will take effect July 1, 2023. It will be legal for adults 21 years of age and older in Maryland to possess less than 1.5 ounces of cannabis for recreational use.
Cannabis Fact Sheet: Let’s Talk About Cannabis
This fact sheet provides definitions of terminology such as cannabis, marijuana, THC, and CBD.
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act: Cannabis Legislation Updates and Impacts.
Talk a little about the DFSCA, Learn about policy requirements relating to cannabis use, Learn about recent cannabis and other drug related legislation