STATE BILLMD SB 820PASSED

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

Altering the violations of law with respect to which the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission is authorized to issue a citation; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale unauthorized consumable products; authorizing the Executive Director of the Commission to seize, confiscate, or destroy unauthorized consumable products; altering certain provisions governing the enforcement related to unauthorized consumable products; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 820 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

AHAntonio HayesSenator · Democrat · SD-040Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355Senate

Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate

Apr 13, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (134-2)House

Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {103929/1 AdoptedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse

Show 11 earlier actions

Mar 24, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)House

Mar 20, 2026Referred Health JudiciaryHouse

Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate

Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Mar 17, 2026Floor Amendment {603722/1 (Senator Hayes) AdoptedSenate

Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {183025/1 AdoptedSenate

Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate

Feb 24, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 24, 2026Hearing canceledSenate

Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 19, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 134 yea · 2 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Public Health
Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide Bills
Advertising
Alcoholic Beverages
Cannabis Distribution
Cannabis
Children (4-12)
Civil Actions
Committees and Commissions
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Crimes and Punishments
Damages
District Courts
Evidence
Fines
Forfeiture
Health, Department of
Labeling
Liability
Licenses
Notices
Retail Sales
Rules and Regulations
Search and Seizure
Signs and Billboards
Tobacco and Nicotine
Youth (10-21)
Alcoholic Beverages - By Subdivision
Industry and Manufacturing
Penalties and Sentences
Weights and Measures

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