The latest version, which will go to the Legislature for approval, would relax packaging and residency requirements.
Marijuana
Medical marijuana caregivers look to expand businesses
The Augusta Civic Center hosted the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine’s eighth annual trade show.
Coffee By Design sues Utah coffee roaster over use of CBD name
The lawsuit says that CBD Coffee of Utah creates confusion between the Portland business and the cannabis compound known as CBD.
Pot prices emerge as a top concern at hearing on recreational cannabis rules
About 100 people turn out for the first public airing of the state’s proposed rules, raising concerns that the taxes, prices and labeling requirements will hurt small businesses and their customers.
Augusta councilors to weigh medical marijuana rules
City officials propose to regulate and establish a licensing system for medical marijuana.
Public has chance to weigh in on pot rules
National experts have already suggested ways to improve rules, from allowing online purchases and retail delivery to banning hazardous extraction methods and most forms of advertising.
One thing Maine’s legal pot industry can’t bank on: Support of financial institutions
Their reluctance deprives cannabis firms of a key ingredient for doing business.
Federal bill could launch cannabis banking industry in Maine
Cannabis would remain an illegal drug under federal law, which means banks providing services to sellers still could face some risks.
Chelsea selectmen to discuss medical marijuana licensing Thursday
Town Manager Scott Tilton said the city could use licensing to create revenue and exclude medical marijuana caregivers from areas around schools.
Hearing set on recreational pot rules
The May 23 hearing in Portland will be the first opportunity for the public to provide in-person testimony on the state’s draft of adult-use cannabis regulations.