Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Maryland

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

Summary

• Maryland employers may implement drug-free workplace policies. See Drugs and Alcohol.
• Maryland permits the use of medical marijuana by qualified registered patients with a debilitating medical condition. See Medical Marijuana.
• Maryland permits the use of recreational marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older. See Recreational Marijuana.
• Employers may implement and enforce policies that prohibit the use, sale, possession, distribution, purchase and cultivation of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• An employer that chooses to implement a workplace testing program must follow the provisions of the state's job-related alcohol and drug testing law. See Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• The Maryland Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in an indoor place of employment. See Smoking.
• An employer post at each entrance a sign stating that smoking is not permitted. See Postings.
• Employers are not required to have a smoking policy. See Smoking Policies.
• Localities including Baltimore, Howard County and Montgomery County have requirements pertaining to smoking in the workplace. See Local Requirements.