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ATCC presses technology upgrades as it intensifies enforcement of unlicensed THC and tobacco products
Summary
Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission seeks to finalize licensing and records systems while reporting rising seizures of other tobacco products and expanded enforcement of unlicensed cannabis; the commission says new tools and cross‑agency data sharing will improve inspection and enforcement capacity.
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission’s fiscal 2026 allowance decreases slightly to about $12 million as the agency implements technology upgrades and expands enforcement against unlicensed cannabis and contraband tobacco products.
David Pervert, the DLS analyst for the commission, told the subcommittee the commission’s FY2026 budget falls 1.3 percent to approximately $12 million and that about 29 percent of the allowance is reimbursable funds tied to a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland Cannabis Administration that assigns joint enforcement responsibilities. DLS reported that the commission has 60 regular positions and one contractual full‑time equivalent and that the budget includes decreases tied to one‑time online licensing costs and contract reductions for cannabis enforcement, offset by personnel and fringe increases.
Jeff Kelly, the commission’s executive…
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