Maryland (MD) — What’s Legal

Checked Oct 13, 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).

Tianeptine: Retail sales ban bill (HB 1230, 2024) targeted distribution penalties rather than scheduling (track current status).
Phenibut: Not scheduled; FDA: not a lawful dietary ingredient for supplements.
Kratom: Regulated (21+, labeling/quality) — KCPA-style framework enacted via 2024 legislation/summaries.
Nitrous oxide / inhalants: Criminal Law § 5-708/§ 5-709 address inhalants; possession/use for intoxication is a misdemeanor.
THC / Cannabis: Adult-use legal; sales began July 1, 2023 (HB 556/SB 516). MCA regulates (9% state tax).
Salvia divinorum / Salvinorin A: Restricted/defined under Title 10 with age/other limits.
Amanita muscaria: Not scheduled statewide.
“Mad honey”: No MD-specific ban; treat as food hazard (grayanotoxins).

Parent tip: Products labeled “21+” or “lab tested” can still hide strong drugs — avoid unlabeled “relax/focus” shots.