Maryland Office of Social Equity

Maryland Office of Social Equity Established by the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023 to promote economic opportunity and equity in Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market.

Helping Maryland communities learn, grow, build and heal.

06/17/2026

Crabtree Dispensary is setting the standard for professional stewardship in Maryland’s regulated market. By prioritizing transparency, compliance, and stakeholder education, they are creating a welcoming, legal, and sustainable market.

Watch and learn how crabtreedispensary is building operational excellence in this month’s Bud Bulletin.

Small Business Month is the time to showcase the entrepreneurs shaping our local economy.In this month’s "Budding Busine...
05/12/2026

Small Business Month is the time to showcase the entrepreneurs shaping our local economy.

In this month’s "Budding Business Spotlight," we are featuring Treehouse, an establishment in Parkville designed for people to slow down, pause, and reconnect.

We are chronicling their operational approach: prioritizing intentionality, environment, and design over the standard transactional model. It is a clear example of how thoughtful ownership can elevate the local landscape.

Read the full business profile in this month’s Bud Bulletin: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDGOMA/bulletins/416e7f0

05/08/2026

He almost didn't open.

Not because the idea wasn't good. Not because the work wasn't there. Because the money wasn't.

Collin McIlvried built Green Genie from the ground up — and when traditional lenders said no, Maryland's Cannabis Business Assistance Fund said yes. Up to $175,000 in milestone-based grants for micro growers who are doing the work and just need the capital to prove it.

"The grants from OSE quite literally made the difference in us becoming operational or not."

This is what Small Business Month should actually look like.

Watch Collin's full story. Link in bio.

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Happy Small Business Month! 🦀 We recently spent some time with the team at Crabtree Dispensary in Kensington, MD, and it...
05/06/2026

Happy Small Business Month! 🦀 We recently spent some time with the team at Crabtree Dispensary in Kensington, MD, and it was great to see their operation in action.

It is always a highlight to visit our licensees and witness the dedication they pour into their work.

Thank you to the Crabtree team for the warm welcome! We’re thrilled to see you open and serving the community.

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This week, four Coppin State University students came to see what the Office of Social Equity actually does, and left ha...
05/01/2026

This week, four Coppin State University students came to see what the Office of Social Equity actually does, and left having experienced the Maryland marketplace firsthand.

Studying biology, data science, health science, and accounting — four fields that don't always get named in conversations about cannabis, but that this industry cannot function without. They came with Assistant Professor Nichole Person, Ed.D., whose work in Coppin State's Department of Management and Marketing makes her exactly the kind of academic partner this industry needs more of.

The 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁 created a direct line between Maryland's HBCUs and this industry. We take that seriously. This visit was not a photo opportunity. It was an orientation to possibility.

We look forward to continuing to build these pathways with Coppin State and our academic partners across the state.

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to last year’s Maryland Marketplace — a day that showed just how essential this community is. People came together to...
04/24/2026

to last year’s Maryland Marketplace — a day that showed just how essential this community is.

People came together to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and support one another through an industry that continues to evolve. The panels sparked conversations that still matter today, and the vendors brought heart and innovation that shaped the entire experience.

Next Wednesday, we gather again at a time when connection and information are more important than ever. This event has a way of bringing out the best in our region — and we’re ready to build on that momentum.

Subscribe to our Bud Bulletin to know about more events like this: https://bit.ly/BudBulletin

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04/20/2026

For too long, 4/20 in Maryland was a date tied to the weight of enforcement and the long shadow of prohibition. That meaning is shifting.

Meet Kyle Gamble, co-owner of Green Genie. After spending five years incarcerated for the very plant he now works with, he is using his lived experience to provide high-quality medicine as a participant in Maryland’s Social Equity program.

As Kyle says in the video, this industry represents a ‘second chance’ to build something grounded in responsibility and care.

The Office of Social Equity is here to ensure that the economic potential of this industry reaches the individuals and communities most impacted by past policies. We are building a future of repair—one license, one business, and one story at a time.

📺 Watch Kyle’s story on why advocacy and equity go hand-in-hand.

📖 Read the full feature in this month’s Bud Bulletin,link in bio.

Must be 21+ to view.

The Office of Social Equity joins a national conversation on equity in the cannabis industry with Through the Oculus Ex...
04/17/2026

The Office of Social Equity joins a national conversation on equity in the cannabis industry with Through the Oculus

Executive Director Audrey Johnson participates alongside leaders from across the country to discuss where equity stands and what comes next.

📅 Streaming April 20
🎧 Spotify | 📺 YouTube

Last week we visited Green Genie in Cecil County — a micro‑cultivation built by two co‑owners who know this industry fro...
04/16/2026

Last week we visited Green Genie in Cecil County — a micro‑cultivation built by two co‑owners who know this industry from the inside out, and not in the way Maryland usually celebrates. One of them was criminalized for this plant. One served in the military. Both decided to build a business here, in a county that didn't make it easy.

They navigated limited financing options and zoning pushback at the county level to get their doors open. What they've built is theirs — grounded in Cecil County, shaped by the community around them, and pointed squarely at the future.

Green Genie is our Budding Business spotlight in this month's Bud Bulletin. Read their full story at the link below.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDGOMA/bulletins/412b9c2

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04/15/2026

Our bodies are built for this. The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) isn’t a trend; it’s a biological network that helps regulate rest, focus, and overall balance.

At Maryland Herb Co., Marco showed us what intentional cultivation looks like when precision is the standard. Every irrigation cycle and nutrient input is measured—blue lines track water, while yellow lines track feeding. By monitoring these patterns religiously, he keeps every plant within its exact environmental parameters to ensure a consistent, reliable product.

For communities historically pushed to the margins, access to this high-level technical knowledge is a pathway into ownership—not just observation. When we understand the science behind the plant, we enter this space as contributors shaping what comes next.

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