WELLS, Maine — The town is now considering capping the number of registered medical marijuana dispensaries in the community at three. That’s two more than the town originally considered as part of the proposed retroactive ordinance that local officials have been considering. If approved, the cap of three would correspond with the one dispensary already operating in Wells and … [Read more...] about Cannabis cap?: Wells, Maine, now mulling limiting marijuana dispensaries in town at three
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Recreational Pot Sales Double in Maine
Adult-use cannabis sales soared last year in Maine, nearly doubling the total for 2021. The local news outlet Masthead Maine, citing data that was released by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, reports that the “state’s licensed adult-use retailers reported nearly 2.5 million sale transactions, totaling $158.9 million [in 2022],” which was up from the $82 million of sales … [Read more...] about Recreational Pot Sales Double in Maine
Maine places new limits on medical marijuana providers
News Center Maine PORTLAND, Maine — Maine delivered an October surprise to medical marijuana providers with new guidance that limits the sale of pre-rolled marijuana and liquid concentrates by treating them like tobacco. The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy released guidance on Oct. 7 that effectively bans medical marijuana caregivers without a storefront from providing those … [Read more...] about Maine places new limits on medical marijuana providers
In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
BY HANNAH LACLAIRE on THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD If you want to open a recreational cannabis store in Manchester, near Augusta, you’ll have to pay about $100 a year to license your business. About 100 miles south, in Lebanon, you’ll have to fork over $40,000 and then $20,000 each year afterward. The two towns are perhaps the most extreme examples, but licensing fees in the … [Read more...] about In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
Maine is curbing the illegal cannabis market faster than other states with recreational adult-use
State policymakers believe that Maine’s illicit cannabis market is smaller than in other states with adult-use cannabis laws. New data show that 15 percent of cannabis purchased in Maine came from adult-use stores, according to a report from the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy, which surveyed nearly 2,000 Mainers about their buying and consumption habits within a month-long … [Read more...] about Maine is curbing the illegal cannabis market faster than other states with recreational adult-use
Race is on for recreational marijuana licenses
PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you want to get into the recreational marijuana business in Maine, now's the time to apply. The race is on to apply for recreational marijuana licenses. "We are on our way to pay for our licensing right now, and hope to be one of the first to submit," Jackson McLeod of Atlantic Farms said. In some communities, including Portland, there will … [Read more...] about Race is on for recreational marijuana licenses
Maine on track for legal marijuana sales by spring 2020
It has been a long road for residents and businesses in Maine. Could the wait finally be over for recreational sales? They are predicting applications could start being submitted before the end of 2019. That's promising for voters who approved legal adult-use marijuana at the polls in November 2016 . -Dabbin' Dad Maine marijuana enthusiasts will probably be able to … [Read more...] about Maine on track for legal marijuana sales by spring 2020
Maine Legislature approves recreational cannabis rules
What does this mean for those interested in the cannabis industry in Maine? Maine residents can plan for the new rules to go into effect 90 days after being signed by the Governor of Maine, Janet Mills. It's almost been three years after Maine voters approved recreational marijuana retail sales. The Maine Senate approved the rules by a vote of 26-9, while the Maine House … [Read more...] about Maine Legislature approves recreational cannabis rules
Maine Officials Set Goal Date for Start of Recreational Marijuana Sales
Maine, a state that legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, still doesn’t have a commercial marketplace for cannabis. But regulators say they at least have a plan for what that marketplace will look like, one they hope to have up and running by spring 2020. Maine’s medical cannabis industry operators [...] You can view the whole article at this link Maine Officials Set Goal … [Read more...] about Maine Officials Set Goal Date for Start of Recreational Marijuana Sales
Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
Veteran Appreciation Days Attention. Attention. All Veterans from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Illinois. It's roll call! How many veterans are from these states, more importantly how many of you are medical marijuana patients or want to be? If you are, you should know that Canna Care Docs locations are offering … [Read more...] about Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
