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Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission expands enforcement of unlicensed THC products and upgrades licensing systems
Summary
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission discussed its FY26 budget and increased enforcement of unlicensed cannabis products sold in retail stores, a roll‑out of an online licensing platform, upgraded records management, and limits on labeling that target products attractive to youth. The commission said seizures and in‑state inspections have
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission (ATC) told a legislative subcommittee it will use FY26 resources to continue licensing, upgrade enforcement and modernize licensing and records systems while stepping up inspections of unlicensed cannabis (THC) products sold in tobacco and convenience stores.
David Pervert (DLS analyst) summarized the commission’s FY26 allowance, which DLS reported would decrease by about 1.3% to roughly $12 million. He noted that 29% of the commission’s FY26 allowance is reimbursable funds tied to a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland Cannabis Administration that funds enforcement of unlicensed cannabis operations.
ATC Executive Director Jeff Kelly told the panel the commission has used prior appropriations to move into new office space, expand IT capabilities, and contract for a licensing platform that will integrate with Maryland’s…
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