Although Mainers can still grow and use marijuana on their own as of Jan. 30, the bill endorsed by a legislative panel would delay retail sales of the drug until at least February 2018.
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Committee continues work on marijuana bill as legalization date looms
Despite bipartisan support for closing a loophole dealing with marijuana possession for minors, the committee appears divided on a three-month delay in rulemaking for retail sales of pot.
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Maine lawmakers weigh calls to delay retail sales of marijuana
Legalization advocates say nine months should be enough time to develop regulations, but supporters of a moratorium want to give the state until February 2018.
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Did you know marijuana is America’s most energy-intensive crop?
With the vote to make recreational usage legal, Maine is about to start growing even more of it.
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Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage
Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
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LePage verifies marijuana vote, making possession of small amounts legal Jan. 30
But he also urges legislators to impose a moratorium on sales until they have set up regulations for the drug, a process that could take at least nine months.
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Colorado data indicates legalization hasn’t affected teens’ propensity to smoke pot
But a study in Washington finds that recreational marijuana use among eighth- and 10th-graders increased 3 percent since its law passed in 2012.
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Marijuana law officially approved by just under 4,000 votes
The Secretary of State’s Office will send the results to Gov. LePage, who questions whether certifying them will violate his oath of office because pot remains illegal under federal law.
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Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations
A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
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Maine’s new marijuana law may take effect by end of January
The No on 1 campaign, which halted its recount effort over the weekend, says it will monitor events as the new industry takes shape.