Annapolis, MD — Maryland’s legal cannabis market continues to deliver strong revenue, bringing in $18.37 million in sales tax between April and June 2025, according to the Maryland Comptroller’s quarterly report. Eastern Maryland contributed $2.38 million of that total, with the revenue… The post Legal Cannabis Continues to Boost Maryland Communities with Millions in Tax Revenue appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.
Annapolis, MD — Maryland’s legal cannabis market continues to deliver strong revenue, bringing in $18.37 million in sales tax between April and June 2025, according to the Maryland Comptroller’s quarterly report. Eastern Maryland contributed $2.38 million of that total, with the revenue funding local counties, community programs, public health initiatives, and small business support. Statewide, the Central Region led collections with just over $8 million, followed by the Capital Region at $4.12 million, Western Maryland at $2.91 million, and the Southern Region at $913,345.
The adult-use cannabis tax rate increased from 9% to 12% on July 1, 2025, which is expected to further boost revenues in the coming quarters. The report also highlights the allocation of funds under the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023, including nearly $3 million to the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund and $429,085 each to the Cannabis Public Health Fund and Cannabis Business Assistance Fund.
The report demonstrates how the state is generating measurable new resources from the legal cannabis market, with dollars flowing into communities and supporting programs across Maryland. For the full report, visit marylandcomptroller.gov.
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