The Cultivator Country Fair was to feature Maine chefs working with medical marijuana, but state inspectors said including non-medical participants would violate Maine law.
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Doctor who was disciplined had clashes with patients over Trump
Dr. Cathleen London, who has said she plans to run against Sen. Susan Collins in 2020, had conflicts with patients who were Trump supporters, according to a consent agreement that also spelled out flaws in her prescribing and record-keeping practices.
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Winslow Council adopts 90-day moratorium on new medical marijuana facilities
The councilors voted unanimously to adopt the delay in order to come up with new regulations following an amendment to state law.
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South Portland bucks trend on medical marijuana growers, retail shops
While other Maine municipalities delay decisions on allowing more businesses, the city is set to vote on welcoming them, with restrictions.
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Maine House and Senate approve sweeping reform of medical marijuana bill
The legislation, which must be enacted by both chambers before going to the governor, would overhaul the caregiver system, letting those operations expand their businesses in exchange for more state oversight.
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Augusta board recommends rules for medical pot caregivers operating out of homes
The rules still need City Council approval in order to take effect.
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Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
The new medication enters an increasingly complicated legal environment for marijuana.
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Maine cities, towns may gain control over all retail marijuana sales
An amendment to a medical pot reform bill – like one added to the adult-use cannabis plan – also means some existing caregiver shops may be forced to close.
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Cannabis businesses shut out of Maine’s energy-efficiency programs
The tenuous legal standing of marijuana operations means they’re a bad bet for incentive programs, says Efficiency Maine’s director.
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States orders vape tent closed at medical marijuana trade show
The tobacco enforcement coordinator of the Maine Attorney General’s Office cites the state’s anti-smoking and marijuana laws in ordering the action at the event in Augusta.