Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

HB 1523 makes it illegal for any retailer – from manufacturers to grocery stores – to sell, display, or advertise unauthorized consumable products such as tianeptine, kratom, phenibut, or any product containing prohibited substances. The Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission can seize, confiscate, or destroy those products, and violators face misdemeanor fines up to $5,000 plus possible civil penalties. The measure also requires the Maryland Department of Health to report regulatory changes on these products within 30 days.

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Hearings

• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
8. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
11. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Ross · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Cullison
• Guzzone
• Hill
• Hutchinson
• Kaufman
• Kipke
• Lopez
• M. Morgan
• Martinez
• Reilly
• Rosenberg
• S. Johnson
• Szeliga
• Taveras
• White Holland
• Woorman

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