Name
Maryland Cannabis 101: The Legal, Financial, and Strategic Truth for Operators
Date & Time
Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speakers
Brandon Barksdale, Brand Houz
Jonathan Wachs, Dickinson Wright
Sakara Barnes, Mother Exotics
Joshua Horn, Fox Rothschild LLP
Christina Bettancourt Johnson, Standard Wellness Maryland
Brandon Barksdale Jonathan Wachs Sakara Barnes Joshua Horn Christina Bettancourt Johnson
Description

Maryland’s cannabis market is one of the most promising on the East Coast — but it comes with a unique set of rules that can make or break an operator. From navigating five-year ownership retention requirements to finding compliant real estate, the barriers to entry are as real as the opportunities. Layer in a 9% excise tax, federal 280E restrictions, and tight competition, and it’s clear that success requires more than just capital. 

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