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State hires director for its recreational marijuana program

by Penelope Overton March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Scott Lever will report to Erik Gundersen, who leads the state’s new Office of Marijuana Policy.

Business, Maine, News

New contract appeal may further delay Maine’s rollout of marijuana sales

by Penelope Overton March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

The losing bidder wants the state to hold off on awarding a consulting contract, claiming the winner has a conflict of interest.

Business, Maine

State backs out of second cannabis contract

by Penelope Overton March 1, 2019March 2, 2019

A deal with a Florida company to provide seed-to-sale tracking has been set aside and will be rebid.

Business, Maine

Firm that launched Colorado’s legal cannabis market wins Maine contract

by Penelope Overton February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

In its second solicitation for a consultant to guide the state’s oversight of recreational marijuana, regulators pick Freedman & Koski, which challenged a previous award to a competitor.

Business, Maine, News

State official apologizes as chaos reigns over sales of CBD products

by Penelope Overton February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

The regulator says one inspector’s order to remove the hemp-derived products from stores was misguided and merchants should have been told to review federal law and seek legal counsel if they had questions.

Business, Maine, News

Portland enacts zoning rules for retail marijuana stores, but leaves key issue unsettled

by Randy Billings February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.