maine office of marijuana policy
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PublishedAugust 12, 2021
Judge rules Maine can’t bar out-of-state firms from selling medical cannabis
U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen ruled in favor of Wellness Connection of Maine and its parent company, High Street Capital Partners of Delaware.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
Maine medical cannabis groups join forces to create lobbying council
The Cannabis Council of Maine includes representatives of the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, Maine Growers Alliance, Maine Craft Cannabis Association and Maine Cannabis Coalition.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2021
Maine adult-use cannabis sales jumped 45% in July, to $9.4 million
Officials say it's likely that summer tourism, market growth and the Fourth of July holiday all contributed to the sales increase.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2021
Georgetown approves first recreational marijuana business
Sarah Valencik plans to open her new marijuana cultivation facility, Lighthouse Farms, at 202 Seguinland Road in Georgetown.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Bill to overhaul medical marijuana rule-making becomes law
Maine's Office of Marijuana Policy now must consult with the cannabis industry and lawmakers before making any major regulatory changes.
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PublishedJune 8, 2021
Maine sales of recreational cannabis surpass $5 million in May
The state's nascent legal marijuana industry has set a succession of record monthly sales totals since its October launch.
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PublishedMay 2, 2021
Not for kids: Explosion of colorful cannabis treats coming soon to Maine
The state's nascent adult-use cannabis market is poised to expand rapidly, but some worry the new products will be too appealing to children.
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PublishedApril 20, 2021
Mainers celebrate ‘stoner Christmas’ for first time under legal cannabis sales
Recreational cannabis retail stores across the state celebrated '4/20' with specials, giveaways, raffles, food trucks, live music and more.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Maine lawmakers seek to pre-empt proposed rules for medical cannabis
A bill co-sponsored by 2 Democrats would require the medical cannabis industry's input on any new regulations.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Medical cannabis providers, customers testify against Maine’s proposed new industry rules
Caregivers and their customers say adding costly regulations to the state's 20-year-old program would jack up prices and bankrupt small providers.