Md. Code Regs. 14.17.06.10 - On-Site Consumption License

A. An on-site consumption establishment license authorizes the licensee to operate a licensed premises in which cannabis may be consumed in accordance with Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-407, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. An on-site consumption establishment may operate only if the county or, if applicable, the municipality, where the business is located has issued a permit or license that expressly allows the operation of the on-site consumption establishment subject to the limitations in Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. An on-site consumption license does not authorize the holder of the license to:

(1) Cultivate cannabis;

(2) Process cannabis or cannabis-infused products; or

(3) Add cannabis to food prepared or served on the premises.

D. Any individual or entity who holds an ownership interest in or control of an on-site consumption license may not have any ownership interest or control in any other cannabis license.

E. An on-site consumption establishment may apply to change the location of the on-site consumption establishment's operation.

F. The on-site consumption establishment shall submit an application to the Administration along with the fee specified in COMAR 14.17.21.

G. The application shall include documentation:

(1) Of approval from the jurisdiction where the on-site consumption establishment plans to relocate; and

(2) That the proposed premises:

(a) Is under legal control of the applicant; and

(b) Comply with all zoning and planning requirements.

H. The Administration may not award licenses for on-site consumption establishments prior to May 1, 2024.

I. No other cannabis licensee may authorize or permit on-site consumption at the licensed premise, or at any space owned or controlled by the licensee.

J. Prior to operating a facility where the consumption of cannabis is permitted on the premises, a person shall obtain an on-site consumption licensed.

K. An on-site consumption establishment may obtain cannabis and cannabis products from licensed growers, processors, and standard dispensaries.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.06.10

Regulation .10 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.