Legislators put the state on a path to legal production and sales – guided by rules more conservative than first proposed – and the first shops are likely to open in spring 2019.
Marijuana legalization
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LePage vetoes bill to launch Maine’s recreational marijuana marketplace
In his veto letter, the governor raises concerns about marijuana impairment and oversight of the medical marijuana program.
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Our View: Maine lawmakers are right to go slow on marijuana regulation
Limiting the size of home grows to three plants is a modest step in the right direction and it should be celebrated, not attacked.
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Reduced home-grow limit offensive, pot advocates say
But the rollback to three plants puts Maine in the middle of the pack among other states.
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Recreational vs. medical: Taxes divide pot advocates, LePage
The governor has warned lawmakers against having different tax structures for medical and recreation use.
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What’s left in limbo: Rundown of major unfinished business as 2018 legislative session ends
Here is a recap of some of the major issues debated in the Legislature this year, where they currently stand and their prospects going forward.
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How did your legislator vote on recreational pot?
Below are the votes for each legislator on the recreational marijuana bill
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LePage will need to flip votes to sustain veto of the recreational marijuana bill
Supporters got more than the two-thirds margin needed to override a veto when initial votes were cast, but history has shown that Republican lawmakers are willing to switch sides to support the governor.
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LePage says he’ll veto bill to guide recreational marijuana market
Lawmakers hope the bill, which initially passed by a two-thirds majority in each house, will be able to withstand the governor’s veto attempt.
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By wide margin, House passes bill that would launch Maine’s recreational marijuana market
Compromises win over some of the staunchest foes of a previous effort to set rules for adult-use pot in Maine – and the 112-34 vote indicates it can survive a veto.