The 2nd District Democrat’s bill would drop restrictions that force the Small Business Administration to turn away companies seeking help for marijuana-related firms.
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Maine’s adult-use marijuana industry will have the strictest residency rules in the nation
With Gov. Janet Mills’ signature, Maine finally has rules for recreational marijuana market.
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Marijuana establishments panned at public forum
The handful of residents who spoke at a forum in Orono oppose allowing retail pot sales in town.
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Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session
Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
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Mills expected to sign pot rules into law, put Maine on track for retail sales next year
Maine is poised to become the 8th state to approve recreational marijuana sales, which could begin next March.
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Lewiston readying ordinance for medical and recreational marijuana businesses
Lewiston, like Auburn, is on track to have its own ordinance in place prior to the rollout of the state’s regulatory system for marijuana.
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Coffee By Design sues Utah coffee roaster over use of CBD name
The lawsuit says that CBD Coffee of Utah creates confusion between the Portland business and the cannabis compound known as CBD.
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Pot prices emerge as a top concern at hearing on recreational cannabis rules
About 100 people turn out for the first public airing of the state’s proposed rules, raising concerns that the taxes, prices and labeling requirements will hurt small businesses and their customers.
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Auburn City Council approves marijuana ordinance
The Auburn City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a comprehensive ordinance that regulates medical and recreational marijuana businesses.
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Public has chance to weigh in on marijuana regulation
National experts have already suggested ways to improve rules, from allowing online purchases and retail delivery to banning hazardous extraction methods and most forms of advertising.