office of marijuana policy Archives

Business, Local & State, Uncategorized

Medical marijuana providers tell lawmakers to put the brakes on rule changes

by Hannah LaClaire April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

A committee heard 9 hours of testimony Friday on 6 bills that would change the rule-making process.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Growers Alliance: All we’re asking for is a fair shake

by Eben Sumner March 28, 2021March 27, 2021

Changes in medical cannabis rules are needed, but a state proposal will drive up the cost without making patients safer.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Medical marijuana patients want access to safe, tested medicine

by Patricia Callahan February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

This session, Maine legislators will weigh bills that address these vital issues, and patients should take the opportunity to speak up.

Business, Local & State

Maine’s 2nd licensed adult-use cannabis testing lab opens

by Hannah LaClaire January 25, 2021January 26, 2021

Nova Analytic Labs is the second adult-use marijuana lab in Maine, joining Nelson Analytical in Kennebunk.

Business, Local & State

State says South Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules

by Hannah LaClaire January 18, 2021January 17, 2021

The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy says SeaWeed’s use of a mermaid image runs afoul of rules designed to inhibit underage use.

Business, Local & State

Portland cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license

by Hannah LaClaire January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

ProVerde Laboratories was cited last month for operating a marijuana business without a permit, certificate of occupancy or business license and is shut down pending a reinspection next month.

Business, Local & State

Second recreational pot store looking to set roots in Bath

by Kathleen O'Brien December 6, 2020December 7, 2020

Port City Relief, a marijuana retail chain with locations in Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, wants to open a new store in the Gulf gas station at 115 Leeman Highway.