The group is urging state officials to change Maine’s medical marijuana rules by adding product testing and tracking requirements that it says are crucial for public safety.
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Maine scraps plan to beef up medical marijuana rules after industry objects
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy said it will work with industry members to draft a more palatable set of rules.
Medical marijuana industry defends bills to curtail new regulations
Among other changes, the bills would require legislative approval before the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy could implement any new rules.
Medical cannabis sellers say scaled-back overhaul of rules still would go too far
The proposed rules, pared down from a prior proposal, still include requirements that industry members say are labor-intensive and cost-prohibitive.
Industry group opposes big changes to medical cannabis industry in Maine
According to the group, Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy is backing off an earlier push to require supply-chain tracking of medical cannabis.
Maine appeals ruling that allows out-of-state sellers of medical cannabis
The case appears to be the first of its kind to reach a federal appeals court, where the opinion could have ramifications in other states.
Maine officials acknowledge lax oversight of medical marijuana
A state advisory commission meets for the first time since federal prosecutors alleged that a medical marijuana operation illegally sold more than $13 million in weed.
Wilton Select Board considers marijuana business licensing fees
The fees initially proposed were based on the average of those in nearby towns and cities.
Canton residents approve having medical marijuana stores
An ordinance regulating the retail establishments also passed Tuesday.
Canton officials questioned about need for marijuana law
Voters will decide Sept. 28 whether to adopt an ordinance and allow medical marijuana businesses in town.