The Public Utilities Commission said customers’ privacy would be violated if utilities had authority to report significant electricity use to law enforcement.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
University of New England to offer online cannabis education classes
Five certificate programs will train students about business, medical, legal, product and agricultural aspects of the industry.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Instances of Maine children ingesting marijuana have quadrupled since 2020
The state data drew questions and concerns from lawmakers and officials about whether enough is being done to keep cannabis products out of the hands of children.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine has no testing requirement for medical cannabis. Public health advocates want that to change.
As new legislation regulating marijuana takes effect, the debate about whether and how to mandate testing and potency limits for medical cannabis continues.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?
The gap between sales of medical and recreational cannabis is narrowing in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
Attorney General Merrick Garland recommends loosening restrictions on marijuana, a historic shift in federal drug policy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Shopping for cannabis in Maine will look different this summer
Babies in dispensaries, ID checks at registers and free samples: Businesses say a new law will improve the ‘weird’ cannabis shopping experience, reduce the stigma and make it akin to buying alcohol.
Posted inBusiness, News
Wilton to hold special meeting April 9 to discuss extending cannabis moratorium
Vice-Chair Mike Wells told the Select Board on Tuesday the Cannabis Ordinance Committee needs more time to revise their policies.
Posted inLocal Government
Wilton sets special town meeting for cannabis moratorium
The meeting, set for Tuesday, April 9, will be to discuss the possibility of extending the current six month moratorium on cannabis licenses.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers support sealing past marijuana convictions – but not automatically
The proposal would allow convictions for marijuana cultivation and possession crimes committed prior to legalization to be eligible for sealing by a judge.