[#item_full_content] Maryland’s courts and cannabis regulators have shut down what many people saw as a “hemp loophole.” The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled on September 9 that the state’s cannabis law is valid, that Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC were never legal in Maryland, and that only licensed cannabis dispensaries can sell intoxicating THC products. Days later, the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) issued a statewide warning. That means gas stations, vape shops, smoke shops, and convenience stores in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties can no longer sell high-THC hemp products without a license. What This Means for Shoppers No more Delta-8 or Delta-10: Those gummies, vapes, and cartridges that popped up at corner stores are illegal. Potency limits matter: Any product with more than 0.5 milligrams of THC per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package must come from a licensed dispensary. Safer packaging and labeling: Products must now follow strict rules—childproof packaging, no cartoon designs, clear THC warnings, and lab test results available by QR code. What Happens if Stores Break the Rules Fines: Up to $5,000 for each violation, and up to $10,000 for selling synthetic THC products like Delta-8. Products seized: ATCC agents can take items off 
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