Supporters say L.D. 630 is the fastest way to reopen the lucrative CBD market, which was all but shut down by a state order last month.
Marijuana
Augusta medical marijuana rules would ban caregivers from residential zones
The city’s proposed rules would allow only medical marijuana sales, with no recreational sales permitted anywhere in the city.
Medical marijuana dispensary sales in Maine drop for 2nd straight year
The dispensary owners attribute the decline to increased and unfair competition that forces them to cut prices, driving down revenue even more.
Farmington to revise proposed marijuana ordinance after feedback
The selectmen hear a concern from the Farmington Downtown Association, prompting them to consider restricting further the possibility of marijuana businesses operating downtown.
Two Maine men sentenced to prison in federal marijuana conspiracy case
They conspired to illegally manufacture, package and distribute marijuana from a facility in Waldo County, according to the U.S. attorney.
Augusta proposal would ban recreational marijuana sales, processing and growing
City councilors to consider marijuana rules Thursday that include no provisions allowing commercial sales, processing or growing of marijuana.
Small central Maine towns eyeing new marijuana ordinances
Somerville and Washington are working on marijuana ordinances, while one caregiver aims to help establish rules in Jefferson.
Advocates rally in Maine for continued access to CBD products
More than 100 people turned out at the State House to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduced a bill to make the sale of CBD legal in Maine.
Hallowell medical marijuana shop owner ‘uncertain’ about new license
Catherine Lewis, owner of Homegrown the Offering, received a provisional license to do business that could be revoked if an exiled business owner appeals his license denial.
Maine Supreme Court affirms right of Fairfield landlord to evict medical marijuana patient
The court opinion, however, doesn’t answer the larger question posed by the case — of whether federal law pre-empts state medical marijuana law.