The Maryland cannabis industry started as medical only in 2014 but has since added recreational adult use in 2023. It took a few years for businesses to become operational and the MMCC (Maryland medical Cannabis commision) to get started in December 2017. The MMCC became the MCA when adult use became legalized in Maryland. There originally was a fixed amount (15) of companies selected through a lottery system to receive licenses for growing, an additional 15 licenses for processing, and 102 approved dispensary licenses. Some of these companies have since changed names or been bought out by others. Of the companies still operating and cultivating in 2025, only 4 are Maryland only. They are all overseen by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) that regularly checks for compliance with state laws. There are a wide range of opinions about "corporate cannabis", fortunately Maryland had issued a second round of licenses in 2024 to help promote competition among other things.

This second round of licenses and processors were awarded to 205 companies, although only a few of them have managed to become operational so far. While we wait for more information, it is important to remember one of the best things about the Maryland Cannabis industry, which is that everyone is allowed to grow up to 2 plants at home and up to 4 with a medical card. This Maryland Cannabis Careers website (MDCC) is intended to be a tool used for quickly browsing open positions by company. It will provide basic and relevant information for those looking to learn more about entering the cannabis industry in Maryland. It is more up to date than Indeed and easier to navigate than company websites. It can be considered a useful database for careers in cannabis with direct links to job postings and full descriptions.

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