The committee that’s drafting regulations for Maine’s legal recreational market endorses the bill 13-2, but some lawmakers are concerned about Gov. LePage’s opposition to legalization.

The oversight committee adopts stricter residency requirements for licensing; broadens allowances for growing pot; and preserves the 12-plant limit on adult-use grows.

Medical marijuana caregivers turn out in force to urge changes to Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Act to prevent adult-use laws from interfering with their program.