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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.

Marijuana’s non-psychotropic cousin was supposed to be a cash crop for Maine farmers, but it hasn’t worked out like that for most.

by MATTHEW DALY December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Supporters say the bill would help reverse adverse effects of the decades-long ‘war on drugs,’ while opponents call it a hollow political gesture.

The average sale during an inaugural month limited by supply shortages and in-store purchase limits was about $66, state records show.

The store marks the beginning of Maine’s largest marijuana company’s conversion from medical to recreational sales.

Efficiency Maine voted 5-2 Wednesday to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for energy efficiency program grants.

How much can you buy? Where can you consume it? Will sales be cash only? What happens if you get pulled over?

The approval of stores in South Portland and Newry gives Maine a total of 5 retail outlets to date that will be allowed to open as of Oct. 9.

A federal judge put the city’s retail license scoring system on hold after concluding its residency preference was probably unconstitutional.

The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.