Marijuana advocate Donny Christen, left, who suffers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inserts oxygen tubes to help him breath as medicinal caregiver Dennis Hammac smokes a joint and distributes edible pot products during the annual Patriots Day smoke-in on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse in Skowhegan on Monday. Christen is a long-time advocate of changing laws regarding pot.

Pro-marijuana supporters Janet McAllister and Ken Gardner hold a flag urging use of pot during the annual Patriots Day smoke-in on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse in Skowhegan on Monday.

Nearly 20 marijuana supporters, including Kent Walsh smoking a large joint of pot, took part in the annual Patriots Day smoke-in on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse in Skowhegan on Monday.

Marijuana advocate Donny Christen, left, is hugged by a supporter after announcing this may be his last year taking part in a Patriots Day smoke-in on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse in Skowhegan on Monday. Christen is an advocate of changing laws regarding pot. He also suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Glenn Lewis smokes a joint and carries a pro-marijuana flag during the annual Patriots Day smoke-in on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse in Skowhegan on Monday.