Marijuana legislation
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PublishedAugust 31, 2023
Possible easing of marijuana restrictions could have major implications
The drug could gain wider acceptance as a medical treatment, and cannabis businesses could see their bottom line boosted.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Lawmakers consider marijuana social clubs, boosting home grow
Both proposals were endorsed by Maine voters in the 2016 marijuana legalization referendum.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Court upholds Washington residency requirement for pot industry
The ruling was at odds with a decision from a federal court judge in Maine who struck down a residency requirement in the state's medical marijuana program.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2022
Another View: After decades of discriminatory enforcement, rethinking marijuana laws is long overdue
The work of balancing the scales after decades of a failed war on drugs is far from over.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Bill would seal records of convictions for minor marijuana offenses in Maine
Convictions for minor marijuana possession that is no longer illegal would be sealed from the public and others, and that's drawing opposition from public access advocates.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2020
Commentary: There’s a responsible way to end the federal marijuana ban
The key to any nationwide legalization is to keep the free market out of it.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2020
Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots
Five more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
Recreational marijuana sales in Maine to begin, finally, on Oct. 9
Maine will begin issuing active adult-use business licenses on Sept. 8, with retail sales to follow a month later.
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
So. Portland approves licenses for 5 pot businesses
Five companies have received the City Council's blessing. Now, it's up to the state for the final licensing.