The governor has warned lawmakers against having different tax structures for medical and recreation use.
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Maine medical marijuana reform bill advances
Already approved in the House, the second major piece of cannabis legislation in as many days easily passes the Senate on a 25-10 vote.
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Bill to launch recreational marijuana in Maine heads to LePage, who has vowed a veto
In a procedural vote in the Senate, the measure again gets enough support to override an expected veto from the governor. Tomorrow, lawmakers are expected to vote on medical marijuana reforms.
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Specialists in marijuana extraction may finally get own state license
But if the bill fails, cannabis caregivers fear extraction labs will close and certified patients will be forced to go underground to get the medicine they need.
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Maine’s first radio show on cannabis aims to entertain, and ‘meducate’
The show is a mix of pre-recorded and live segments, with about 20 minutes of talk spread over an hour – brought to you by the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine.
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Maine caregivers divided on proposals for medical pot
Some note that the bill now in the Legislature would boost patients’ access but worry that it may let towns force out caregivers.
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Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
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Medical marijuana caregivers: New rules not as bad as expected
The changes may help the industry legitimize certain practices and protect them better, they say.
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Court case presents challenge to medical pot in injury case
A disabled worker says he’s found an effective alternative to opioids, but a paper mill and its insurer won’t pay for what federal law deems illegal.
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Several dozen people take part in Gardiner marijuana-for-trash event
Participants in the clean-up didn’t have to be licensed medical marijuana patients to receive the free gift of marijuana for picking up trash.