Rhode Island has a chance to beat Massachusetts to the punch in legalizing the drug, legislators say.
Marijuana legalization
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No sales, but marijuana ‘gifts’ exploit a legal limbo
Until the state works out licensing rules, selling pot is still a crime, but the delay is pushing entrepreneurs into a growing underground market.
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Lawmakers split on how to regulate retail marijuana sales in Maine
The divided committee vote reflects differences in opinion about which state agency – or agencies – should license marijuana businesses.
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Report: Pot industry growth to stay robust no matter what position White House takes
Market researchers say marijuana’s popularity will continue to fuel growth at a compound annual rate of 27 percent.
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Marijuana social clubs won’t open anytime soon in South Portland
City officials will forge ahead in developing less controversial licensing and zoning rules for marijuana growing, manufacturing, testing and retail operations.
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Marijuana legalization could complicate Maine National Guard recruiting
Brig. Gen. Douglas Farnham is concerned that Maine’s vote to legalize marijuana could lead more young people to use the drug, which could pose a challenge if they want to join the military.
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Signs suggest White House won’t crack down on Maine’s marijuana laws
Maine has begun crafting its own rules for recreational pot amid uncertainty over whether the administration will enforce federal laws against it.
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Trump’s apparent policy on recreational weed is seen as a logistical nightmare
Pot producers and sellers, as well as outside experts, are questioning the logic behind a split that considers medical marijuana a states’ rights issue and recreational a matter for federal regulation.
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Massachusetts seeks to strike balance in tax on marijuana
Legislators in the Bay State see a need to raise revenue to support regulation and enforcement, while discouraging the underground market.
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Crowd offers ideas to lawmakers on marijuana sales regulation
Enforcement, taxes, workplace issues and the impact on towns are discussed, as legislators wait to see whether Washington will disrupt legalization.