HB1523Introduced in the House of Delegates
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure
Introduced by Kim Ross, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the violations of law with respect to which the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission is authorized to issue a citation or charging document; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale unauthorized consumable products; authorizing the Executive Director of the Commission to seize, confiscate, or destroy unauthorized consumable products and certain other products; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
119
Yes
7
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Not Voting |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Not Voting |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Not Voting |
Bill history
First Reading Health and Judiciary
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {913926/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (134-2)
Referred Finance
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {243729/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (119-7)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 913926/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 243729/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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