maine office of cannabis policy Archives

Maine investigating moldy cannabis that led to state’s first recall

by Hannah LaClaire September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Cannabis Cured, the cultivator and retailer that sold the contaminated products, maintains that its samples passed an initial round of state-mandated testing.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?

by Hannah LaClaire June 30, 2024June 29, 2024

The gap between sales of medical and recreational cannabis is narrowing in Maine.

Business, Maine, News

Shopping for cannabis in Maine will look different this summer

by Hannah LaClaire May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

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.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales continue to grow, but the market is getting crowded

by Hannah LaClaire January 8, 2024January 9, 2024

Sales hit $217 million in 2023, a 36% increase over the previous year, although some store owners believe saturation will lead to the closure of some businesses.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Maine providers push back on proposal to require testing of medical cannabis products

by Hannah LaClaire November 27, 2023November 26, 2023

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy says a recent study found 45% of 127 medical cannabis samples failed testing that is mandatory for the recreational market.

Local Government, Maine

Wilton Selectmen sign warrant for special town meeting

by Brian Ponce October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Slated for Tuesday, Oct. 17, a special town meeting will be held to discuss and put into effect a cannabis moratorium, with the Wilton Select Board signing the warrant on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Business, Maine, News

Close to half of Maine’s medical cannabis may contain pesticides, mold, officials say

by Hannah LaClaire September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Of 127 samples tested, 57 – or about 45% – would have failed the standards for the recreational-use market, meaning they contained at least one banned material or substance.