Maine’s biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, had threatened to sue, claiming rules’ residency requirement went beyond the law.
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Analysis: Broad legalization takes toll on medical marijuana programs
For patients who rely on marijuana to control ailments and pain, the arrival of recreational cannabis can mean fewer and more expensive options.
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Maine amends proposed marijuana rules to ease concerns
The latest version, which will go to the Legislature for approval, would relax packaging and residency requirements.
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Medical marijuana caregivers look to expand businesses
The Augusta Civic Center hosted the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine’s eighth annual trade show.
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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.
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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.
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Augusta councilors to weigh medical marijuana rules
City officials propose to regulate and establish a licensing system for medical marijuana.
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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.
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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.
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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.