The state would require testing for potency, mold, harmful microbes and filth right away; pesticides, residual solvents and heavy metals would be added in the second year.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Divided U.S. House committee backs pot decriminalization
The future of the bill is uncertain, with a Republican on the committee saying, ‘It’s going nowhere.’
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Posted inElections, Local Elections, News, Politics
Rangeley rejects marijuana business ordinance a second time
It’s the second time in five months it’s been turned down.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine finally ready to take applications for marijuana businesses
The Office of Marijuana Policy announced it will begin accepting applications for growing, manufacturing and retailing on Dec. 5, one of the few remaining steps before the recreational market opens in March.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine hemp farmers are not criminals
But financial institutions are treating them that way, thanks to slow-moving bureaucrats in Washington.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
High end: Chelsea’s licensing fee for medical marijuana retail stores proposed at $1,000
A public hearing on proposed changes to the town’s medical marijuana retail store licensing ordinance, which goes before voters Nov. 5, is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chelsea Town Hall.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Portland wants to score marijuana store applicants
A proposed scoring system for the city’s 20 licenses would favor women- and minority-owned businesses, Maine residents, those willing to share profits with the city and those with a business track record.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Marijuana testing labs: Will Maine have enough?
Other states have struggled to license enough, resulting in long delays, supply shortfalls and testing waivers
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Whitefield officials considering opting-in to adult-use marijuana facilities
The town’s Selectboard, Planning Board and Economic Development Committee met Tuesday to discuss next steps for creating ordinances for adult-use marijuana.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Confusion reigns as Maine rolls out its marijuana tracking system
The state’s pot policy office initially describes a costly tagging system for tracing products from plant to retail, then offers a more business-friendly explanation hours later.