The ATF raises concerns about Second Amendment rights with a warning that pot is illegal under federal law and users of the drug, even in states where it is legal, can’t buy guns.
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LePage won’t sign bill to delay retail pot sales, bar possession by minors
The governor says he won’t act on the bipartisan bill, which also would address concerns about marijuana use in moving vehicles, until lawmakers provide money to begin rulemaking.
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Committee endorses bill to delay marijuana sales in Maine
Although Mainers can still grow and use marijuana on their own as of Jan. 30, the bill endorsed by a legislative panel would delay retail sales of the drug until at least February 2018.
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Did you know marijuana is America’s most energy-intensive crop?
With the vote to make recreational usage legal, Maine is about to start growing even more of it.
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LePage verifies marijuana vote, making possession of small amounts legal Jan. 30
But he also urges legislators to impose a moratorium on sales until they have set up regulations for the drug, a process that could take at least nine months.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations
A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
China crash leaves N.C. couple charged with marijuana trafficking
Police reported finding more than 5 pounds of pot in the trunk of a vehicle involved in the crash on Route 3.
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Q&A: Can my employer fire me for legally using marijuana?
More than two dozen states have medical marijuana programs, but the drug is still against federal law.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Portland council delays decision on retail marijuana moratorium
Councilors cite concerns about taking the step on short notice, just one day before Mainers vote on legalizing pot.
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Marijuana industry created more than 18,000 new jobs in Colorado last year
A new report suggests that the black market is being significantly reduced by legalization, and that those reductions will continue.