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Dispensaries in Howard County

9 licensed dispensariesSource: Maryland Cannabis Administration licence register

About Howard County

Howard County has nine licensed dispensaries, four of them in Columbia, plus Elkridge, Ellicott City and Laurel. The county sits between Baltimore and DC on the I-95 and Route 29 corridors, so its shops catch traffic from both. Columbia's village-centre layout means the dispensaries are in commercial plazas rather than on a main street; the address on each listing is the one the state holds, so use the map link rather than the village name to find the door.

If you qualify, a Maryland medical card skips the 12% cannabis tax.How it works →

Questions about buying in Howard County

How many licensed dispensaries are in Howard County?
9. Every one holds a current licence from the Maryland Cannabis Administration, and each appears on this page with its licence number and address.
Do I need a medical card to buy cannabis in Howard County?
No. Adult-use sales are legal in Maryland to anyone 21 or older with a government photo ID. A medical card is optional: it exempts you from the 12% cannabis sales tax, allows purchases from age 18, and raises the amount you can buy.
Which towns in Howard County have a dispensary?
Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge, Laurel. The list on this page shows the exact address for each shop.
How much cannabis can I buy at once?
Maryland sets the personal use amount at 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or products containing up to 750 mg of THC. Registered medical patients may buy the larger amount their certifying provider sets.

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