Maine wants to exempt trade secrets, security and operating procedures of adult-use marijuana businesses from the state public records law.
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Maine contracts with Florida company to track its marijuana
The contractor, Metrc LLC of Florida, tracks 12 other state marijuana industries, plus Washington, D.C.
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View from Away: Overregulation is killing legal pot in California
High taxes and a slow-moving permitting process are giving the black market a reason to exist.
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Lawmakers debate pros and cons of bill to allow home marijuana delivery
Advocates say it would allow legitimate businesses to compete with black market sellers, but the state says it would be too hard to regulate at this time.
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Commentary: On Prohibition’s centennial, should we expect same trajectory for cannabis?
If the history of alcohol regulation is any guide, backers of federal pot legalization should persuade our leaders of the potential tax windfall.
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Portland puts off vote on marijuana licenses until at least March
City Council committees continue to debate proposed rules for a lottery to award as many as 20 retail licenses, meaning Portland won’t be ready when the state is likely to start recreational sales.
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Portland edges closer to adopting rules for marijuana retailers
Officials are scheduled to meet Tuesday to finalize the proposed regulations they will send to the City Council for approval.
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Chemists, growers voice concerns over Maine marijuana lab testing requirements
The Office of Marijuana Policy took public testimony on its proposal to roll out required lab testing of marijuana and marijuana products in two phases as the state gears up for retail sales in March.
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Dispensary operator named to state cannabis board
Josh Quint, director of operations for the Biddeford-based medical marijuana firm Canuvo, will become the first grower to serve on the 15-member panel.
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The race is on for recreational marijuana licenses in Maine
The state will publish application forms this week; on the municipal level, the process is already well underway.