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HB 1523·MD·house

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

Signed into LawFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Ross
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The bill expands the Commission’s enforcement powers, allowing it to issue citations for a broader set of violations and to seize, confiscate, or destroy unauthorized consumable products such as tianeptine, kratom, phenibut, or any product containing prohibited substances. It makes it a misdemeanor for any retailer – from manufacturers to grocery stores – to sell, display, or advertise these products, with fines up to $5,000 and possible license revocation. The measure aims to protect public health by removing unapproved or dangerous consumables from the market.

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