Legal sales of recreational marijuana soared 94% last year from 2021’s total. But the growth hasn’t always been easy, and there’s concern the market is becoming overcrowded.
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Maine backing down on some of its restrictions for medical marijuana sales
The state is allowing pre-rolled product sales to resume following an outcry over one of the most profitable items for both medicinal and recreational industries.
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Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine’s residency requirements are unconstitutional.
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Rare cannabis research operation planned in Brunswick
Florida-based Maridose LLC has set up shop in TechPlace, a business incubator facility at Brunswick Landing and is seeking federal approval to grow pot for research.
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Maine argues for its right to discriminate against out-of-state medical cannabis dispensaries
The state is appealing a court ruling that said it was unconstitutional for the state to bar nonresidents from its medical marijuana industry.
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New Maine advocacy group pushes for stricter medical cannabis rules
The group is urging state officials to change Maine’s medical marijuana rules by adding product testing and tracking requirements that it says are crucial for public safety.
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Maine scraps plan to beef up medical marijuana rules after industry objects
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy said it will work with industry members to draft a more palatable set of rules.
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Pittston to host public hearings this week on marijuana rules, building code ordinance
A public hearing on the proposed medical marijuana ordinance is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, and a hearing on the updated building code ordinance is planned for 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, both at the Town Office.
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Medical marijuana industry defends bills to curtail new regulations
Among other changes, the bills would require legislative approval before the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy could implement any new rules.
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Medical cannabis sellers say scaled-back overhaul of rules still would go too far
The proposed rules, pared down from a prior proposal, still include requirements that industry members say are labor-intensive and cost-prohibitive.