Silver Spring has 5 dispensaries licensed by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). You can buy at 21 with a government-issued photo ID, and that includes residents of D.C., Virginia and other states. The 5 stores also serve Maryland's registered patients, and two of them, Verilife and Green Goods, are branded "Rockville" even though their addresses are in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, so its mailing address covers a long stretch of Montgomery County from the D.C. line up Georgia Avenue toward Aspen Hill. Shoppers get two very different trips: a walkable pair of stores in downtown Silver Spring, a few blocks from the District, and a string of larger stores to the north along Georgia Avenue and Layhill Road.
All 5 Licensed Dispensaries in Silver Spring, MD
Two stores are in the 20910 ZIP code downtown, two are in 20902 around Wheaton, and one is in 20906 farther up Georgia Avenue.
Downtown Silver Spring (20910): RISE Silver Spring is on Fenton Street and Herbafi is on Ramsey Avenue, close enough to visit both on foot.
Georgia Avenue and Layhill Road: Verilife is at 11300 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, and Story Cannabis is farther north at 12355 Georgia Avenue. Green Goods is on Layhill Road. Despite their names, neither Verilife Rockville nor Green Goods Rockville is in the city of Rockville.
Best Silver Spring Dispensaries for Every Need
Using public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Verilife (4.9 stars from about 3,600 reviews), followed by RISE (4.8, about 2,300) and Green Goods (4.8, about 480).
- Most reviewed: Verilife, with more Google reviews than any store in Rockville or Silver Spring.
- Opens first: RISE and Verilife, both at 8 a.m.
- Stays open latest: Herbafi, until 10:45 p.m. RISE, Story and Verilife close at 10 p.m.
- Closes earliest: Green Goods, at 8 p.m., after opening at 10 a.m.
- Medical patients: all five serve them.
Visiting a Dispensary in Silver Spring: ID, Payment and Hours
A D.C. or Virginia driver's license is fine, and so is a passport or military ID; a university ID is not. RISE and Herbafi suit people arriving downtown on foot, while the Georgia Avenue stores are set up for drivers. Every Maryland store must stay closed before 8 a.m. and after 11 p.m. Bring cash or debit and check other payment options with the store first.
Silver Spring and Maryland Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Maryland's daily sales limit is 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate or 750 mg of THC in edibles, and the three are counted as one combined amount. Using cannabis on the streets downtown, at a Metro station or in Sligo Creek Park counts as public use, a civil offense with a fine of up to $50, rising to $150 for repeat offenses.
The D.C. line is only blocks from downtown, and that line matters. Maryland law prohibits taking cannabis out of the state, so a purchase here is not legal to carry into the District or on to Virginia. Our Maryland law guide and Virginia law guide explain each side.
Cannabis Taxes in Silver Spring
Maryland adds a 12% cannabis sales tax to adult-use purchases, a rate that took effect July 1, 2025. Medical patients pay no tax on their certified amount. The tax appears on your receipt; for price comparisons see our 2026 price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Silver Spring
Maryland residents with a provider's certification register with the MCA and then buy with their patient ID number and a photo ID. A medical card from D.C. or another state is not valid for medical purchases here, but its holder can still buy as an adult-use customer at 21.
Dispensaries Near Silver Spring
- Dispensaries in Burtonsville: 1 store to the northeast on US 29.
- Dispensaries in Chevy Chase: 1 store to the west along the D.C. line.
- Dispensaries in Bethesda: 2 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Olney: 1 store north up Georgia Avenue.
- Dispensaries in Hyattsville: 1 store to the east in Prince George's County.
- Dispensaries in Rockville: 5 stores in the county seat.
More towns are on our Maryland dispensary directory.
Silver Spring Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Silver Spring?
Yes. Maryland allows adults 21 and older to buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries and to possess up to 1.5 ounces of flower.
How many dispensaries are in Silver Spring?
5 stores have a Silver Spring address, two downtown and three along Georgia Avenue and Layhill Road.
Can people from D.C. buy weed in Silver Spring?
Yes, with a valid photo ID showing they are 21 or older. They may not legally carry it back into the District.
Which Silver Spring dispensary is closest to downtown?
RISE on Fenton Street and Herbafi on Ramsey Avenue are both in downtown Silver Spring.
What time do dispensaries close in Silver Spring?
Most close at 10 p.m. Herbafi stays open until 10:45 p.m., and Green Goods closes at 8 p.m.
Do Silver Spring dispensaries take cards?
Bring cash or debit to be safe, and ask the store about other payment options.
How much weed can I buy in Silver Spring?
The combined daily limit is 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate or 750 mg of THC in edibles.
Can I get weed delivered in Silver Spring?
Registered patients can. Adult-use customers can get delivery only from a micro dispensary.
What is the best dispensary in Silver Spring?
Verilife on Georgia Avenue has the highest Google rating, 4.9 stars from about 3,600 reviews. RISE and Green Goods follow at 4.8.
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How we build this list: We start from the Maryland Cannabis Administration's list of licensed dispensaries, then add ratings, review counts and hours from public Google Maps data. The list is refreshed every month.