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Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission

Compliance Guidance

ATCC provides compliance guidance to help businesses understand and follow Maryland laws for alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis and hemp products regulated by THC content.

Use this page to find industry-specific guidance, including bulletins, requirements, and updates that affect your business.

Start here

Select your industry to find the guidance that applies to you:

How to use compliance guidance

ATCC guidance is organized by industry and topic to help you find what you need quickly.

Each guidance page includes:

  • Plain-language explanations of requirements
  • Compliance bulletins and updates
  • Links to related laws and resources

What are compliance bulletins?

Compliance bulletins provide detailed guidance on specific topics, such as:

  • Product requirements
  • Sales and distribution rules
  • Labeling and packaging standards
  • Industry-specific compliance issues

Bulletins explain how laws apply to real-world business situations.

Staying compliant

Following guidance helps businesses:

  • Operate legally in Maryland
  • Avoid violations
  • Protect consumers
  • Maintain a fair and competitive marketplace

ATCC takes a compliance-first approach and provides guidance to support businesses.