Maryland Celebrates First Legal 4/20 with Record Cannabis Sales

As Maryland marks its first legal 4/20 since cannabis legalization, dispensaries report unprecedented sales and a vibrant community celebration.

Maryland's cannabis dispensaries began selling recreational marijuana on July 1, following voter approval in November 2022.
Sales from July to December 2023 exceeded expectations, with total cannabis sales reaching $800 million.
The 4/20 celebrations included discounts at local dispensaries and themed events across the state.
Legislation is pending to prevent local governments from imposing stricter zoning for cannabis dispensaries than for alcohol retailers.
The origins of 4/20 date back to 1970s California, where it began as a private code among friends and has since evolved into a global phenomenon.