Maryland collected $27,638,474 in adult-use cannabis sales and use tax revenue between October and December 2025 under the 12 percent rate that took effect July 1, 2025.
The Maryland Office of the Comptroller announced the figure April 13, 2026, from Annapolis. The Central Region, which includes Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties, generated the largest share at $11,467,190. The Southern Region, encompassing Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, contributed $1,575,444.
State law requires the Comptroller to collect the sales and use tax on retail sales of adult-use cannabis. The 12 percent rate directs an initial 3 percent portion directly to the General Fund while distributing the remainder according to the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023.
Allocations for the quarter include $6,909,619 to the General Fund as the initial 3 percent distribution, $7,476,322.67 to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, $4,638,387 to the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, $662,627 to Maryland counties and municipalities, $662,627 to the Cannabis Public Health Fund, and $626,267 to the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund. After required disbursements, the net amount to the General Fund totals $6,626,267. The 35 percent portion of Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund revenues supports community-based initiatives in areas disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition enforcement before July 1, 2022.
The Southern Region revenue of $1,575,444 reflects activity at dispensaries serving residents in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Communities such as Prince Frederick, La Plata, Leonardtown and Lexington Park host licensed retailers that contribute to local economic activity while generating tax dollars that flow back through state programs. Southern Maryland families and businesses benefit indirectly from funds directed to public health initiatives, small business assistance and county distributions that support local infrastructure and services.
This quarterly total follows $26,876,374 collected from July through September 2025, the first full quarter under the higher 12 percent rate. Revenue has shown steady growth since adult-use sales began July 1, 2023, following voter approval in November 2022 and passage of the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023.
Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s office releases these updates quarterly to provide transparency on how cannabis tax dollars support state operations and targeted programs. The Maryland Cannabis Administration oversees licensing and regulation while offering resources for responsible adult use.
Southern Maryland’s three counties form one of five tax remittance regions. The region’s contribution remains smaller than Central and Capital areas but provides measurable support for regional priorities including public health programs addressing cannabis impacts and assistance for minority-owned and women-owned businesses entering the industry through fiscal year 2028.
The Comptroller’s office maintains detailed reports on its website. Residents can review full breakdowns and historical data there. Separate resources from the Maryland Cannabis Administration provide information on safe and legal adult cannabis consumption.
The 12 percent tax structure balances revenue generation with investments in equity, public health and business development. Quarterly distributions help fund community reinvestment in historically affected neighborhoods while directing core funding to the General Fund for broader state needs.
No changes to the tax rate or allocation formulas were announced for the current period. The Office of the Comptroller continues to administer collections and distributions as required by statute.
This reporting period covers the final quarter of calendar year 2025. The next update, expected in July 2026, will cover January through March 2026 activity.
Southern Maryland residents can access local dispensary information and tax program details through state resources. The region’s participation in the adult-use market supports both consumer choice and fiscal contributions that return value through dedicated funds.
