In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

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Published
September 25, 2022

In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Published
January 19, 2022

Marijuana delivery bill would allow access throughout Maine

A legislative committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill to allow recreational marijuana stores to deliver to all towns, regardless of whether they allow retail sales.
Published
October 15, 2021

After a year of growth, Maine’s legal cannabis industry faces new challenges

The state's adult-use cannabis industry brought in nearly $60 million in its first year, but some fear market saturation and mega-competitors from out of state.
Published
September 7, 2021

Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales surpassed $10 million in August

It was the first time the industry has reported monthly sales of at least $10 million since the state's adult-use market launched in October 2020.
Published
August 9, 2021

Maine adult-use cannabis sales jumped 45% in July, to $9.4 million

Officials say it's likely that summer tourism, market growth and the Fourth of July holiday all contributed to the sales increase.
Published
June 8, 2021

Maine sales of recreational cannabis surpass $5 million in May

The state's nascent legal marijuana industry has set a succession of record monthly sales totals since its October launch.
Published
March 31, 2021

New York is latest state to legalize recreational marijuana

The Empire State could become the East Coast's largest recreational marijuana market – generating a potential $2.3 billion in annual sales by its fourth year, a trade publication estimates.
Published
November 23, 2020

Maine records $1.4 million in recreational cannabis sales in first month

The average sale during an inaugural month limited by supply shortages and in-store purchase limits was about $66, state records show.
Published
October 4, 2020

Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many

The state's recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.
Published
October 4, 2020

Maine’s cannabis market: Things to know before you go

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