Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 36-403

(a)(1) This subsection applies only to a business that holds a cannabis license and was physically and actively engaged in the cultivation or processing of medical cannabis before October 1, 2022.

(3) If a business holds a grower and processor license, the fee shall be based on total gross revenue from both license types.

(b)(1) This subsection applies only to a business that:

(2) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, a grower or processor shall pay a one-time conversion fee of $50,000.

(3) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, a dispensary shall pay a one-time conversion fee of $25,000.

(c)(1) This subsection applies only to an applicant applying for a cannabis license under § 36-404 of this subtitle.

(2) An applicant for a standard license, an incubator space license, or an on-site consumption license shall pay an application fee of $5,000.

(3) An applicant for a micro license shall pay an application fee of $1,000.

(d)(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Administration shall establish licensing and renewal fees for all cannabis licenses.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the licensing and renewal fees established under paragraph (1) of this subsection for standard cannabis licensees may not exceed:

(3) The Administration shall reduce licensing and renewal fees by at least 50% for social equity licenses, micro licenses, incubator space licenses, and on-site consumption licenses.

(e)(1) The one-time conversion fees under this section:

(2) The amount of any licensing or renewal fee paid by a business for fiscal year 2023 to the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission shall be credited against the one-time conversion fee assessed under this section.