Maine Cannabis

Maine's Medical Marijuana Law Does Not Require Lab Testing, Public Health Advocates Want That To Change
GOP Senator Presses Antony Blinken On Illicit Cannabis Operations Linked To Chinese Organized Crime Groups, Sec Of State Defers To DEA
Freedom's Just Another Word For Losing 2,000 Cannabis Plants In Maine Police Raid
GOP Senator Presses Antony Blinken On Illicit Cannabis Operations Linked To Chinese Organized Crime Groups, Sec Of State Defers To DEA
Freedom's Just Another Word For Losing 2,000 Cannabis Plants In Maine Police Raid
Cannabis Reform A Priority For Congressional Progressive Caucus And More News From South Carolina, Utah, Montana & Maine
Tell-Tale Signs Led To Cannabis Bust In Maine As Feds Crack Down On International Criminal Organizations Growing Illegal Weed

Maine Cannabis Recent News

GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Cannabis Social Equity Licenses In Arizona, Nation's Strictest Medical Marijuana Law And More
South Carolina lawmakers are pushing for medical cannabis policy reform, yet again. However, this time around, a measure green-lighted by the state Senate last month is called by many the "most restrictive cannabis law in the country." In the meantime, a measure that seeks to amend cannabis laws in Maine got a hearing on Tuesday in Augusta.According to the Office of Cannabis Policy, modifications to the state medical and adult-use cannabis programs that LD 40 proposes could put those under 21 at risk and pose additional issues when it comes to licensing, compliance, and program management. Cannabis activists in New Jersey are against a recently introduced bill that would oblige motorists suspected of driving under the influence of cannabis to provide a blood sample to police.They claim the measure from Sen. Shirley K. Turner would empower police in a way that may result in biased treatment towards minorities, reported New Jersey Monitor. Additionally, opponents argue the suggested testing methods are unreliable.GOP legislators in Arizona are showing support for Senate Bill 1262 from Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R) which seeks to address the misuse of the state's social equity program for marijuana dispensaries by large companies and private investors.
GOP Lawmaker Behind Maine's Marijuana Legalization Calls On Cannabis Czar To Step Down
Maine cannabis czar is under attack by a member of the state's House of Representatives who claims Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) Director John Hudak is "unfairly and unjustly executing state law."Republican Rep. David Boyer is behind an online petition that calls on Gov. Janet Mills (D) to fire Hudak, and which has garnered over 600 signatures as of Monday afternoon. To make his point, Boyer listed several instances of Hudak improperly enforcing state legislation. Hudak allegedly targeted and retaliated against cannabis operators that raised concerns about cannabis regulations he imposed such as a $50,000 burden on small businesses.
NY Gov. Hochul 'Fed Up' With Slow Marijuana Market Rollout While Maine And Delaware Seek To Loosen Weed Regulations
Washington state legislators are seeking to use cannabis and alcohol tax revenue to fund social programs. Washington state senator Keith Wagoner has proposed two bills that would funnel tax receipts from the drug and alcohol industries into public safety and affordable housing initiatives. Meanwhile, New York governor Kathy Hochul has stated that she is "fed up" with the slow roll-out of the state's cannabis market, highlighting the cancellation of a Cannabis Control Board meeting as one example of regulatory recalcitrance. State legislator David Boyer has introduced a measure in Maine designed to discontinue mandatory labels informing consumers that edibles contain THC, despite concerns from store owners. Finally, the Delaware House has approved the relaxing of requirements for patients seeking medical marijuana.
Cocaine, Meth Decriminalization In Maine, NY Weed Market Expands, Cannabis Reg Updates In AR And FL
On Friday, a New York regulator green-lighted two more marijuana multistate operators to transition to the recreational market from the medical. Fiorello Pharmaceuticals Inc. - owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc and running dispensaries in Manhattan, Long Beach, Rochester and Half Moon - and Citiva Medical LLC - owned by iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc. and operating medical dispensaries doing business as "Be" in Brooklyn, Wappingers Falls, Staten Island and Ithaca– were approved by the members of New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) in the anonymous vote. In the meantime, on Jan. 12, Arkansans for Patient Access, a ballot committee, submitted a proposed ballot initiative to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to amend Amendment 98, the state's medical marijuana amendment. In Maine, a new push seeks to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of illegal drugs and allocate resources towards treating substance use disorder instead of enforcing punitive measures. More Floridians are opting to register as medical marijuana patients, at least according to the 2024 Physician Certification Pattern Review annual report that highlighted figures from fiscal year 2023.
Bill To Eliminate Marijuana Criminal Charges Fails In Maine
A bill in the Maine Legislature seeking to remove criminal charges related to marijuana has been voted against by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. The bill, proposed by Sen. Joe Baldacci, would have eliminated the criminal charges associated with marijuana trafficking and possession, removed marijuana's status as a scheduled drug, and abolished obligatory minimum sentences for marijuana offences. The proposed legislation would have also required the Department of Public Safety to expunge criminal convictions and civil violations related to marijuana. Maine voters approved the legalisation of recreational cannabis in 2016, and Baldacci argued that marijuana should be treated like alcohol or other controlled substances. However, other lawmakers expressed concern about illegal marijuana growing operations in the state, which have been connected to organised crime and potential involvement in crimes such as human trafficking and money laundering.
Triple Play: Tracking Booming Markets In Connecticut, Maryland And Maine For Investment Insights
Connecticut's Record Sales In December Connecticut experienced a record-breaking December in 2023, with combined sales of adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana surpassing $27.5 million.
Holiday High: Tracking End-of-Year Cannabis Sales in Maine, Rhode Island And Canada
Maine’s Record Cannabis Sales
A Tale Of Three States: Michigan's Legal Weed Spillover, Maine's Security Alert, California's Equity Challenges
The Border Dilemma: Michigan And Wisconsin's Cannabis Clash In the border areas between Michigan, where cannabis is legal, and Wisconsin, where it is not, a unique set of challenges has emerged.
Judge Goes Easy On Cannabis Regulator, Maine Weed Workers Partner With Aerospace Workers & More Updates
Alabama Judge Amends Cannabis Licensing Restraining Order
Cannabis Workers In Maine Unite To Advocate For Industry Growth And Patient Wellbeing
Maine's cannabis sales have doubled in just one year as its marijuana industry booms.
Pennsylvania's Farm-To-Table Cannabis Bill, Big Tobacco VS. Illicit Market And More
Mississippi Announces Major Cannabis Rule Revisions Mississippi's Department of Health has unveiled extensive revisions to cannabis industry regulations, seeking public input until Oct. 2.
What's New In Cannabis? MA Official Suspended, Louisiana's Voter Guide, Maine Overhauls MMJ Program
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien Suspended
Connecticut And Maine Lead East Coast Cannabis Boom: $47M In August Sales
Connecticut Cannabis Market Thrives: August Sales Soar To $25 Million The Department of Consumer Protection in Connecticut unveiled new preliminary data, showcasing a robust cannabis market in August 2023, with combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales reaching an impressive $25 million.
DOJ Put On Notice: Maine's Top Lawmakers Demand Swift Action On Chinese Illegal Pot Operations
Maine's Congressional Delegation is calling on the Department of Justice to put an end to the presence of foreign-owned and unlawfully operated marijuana businesses statewide, reported WABI.
Maine Gov's Bill Allows Cannabis Operators To Declare Deductions, Otherwise Prohibited By IRS Code 280E
Governor Janet Mills (D) signed cannabis-related legislation last week enabling licensed operators to take state tax deductions.
Leader Of $13M Illegal Cannabis Operation Argues Federal Law Protects Him & More In Weed Chronicles
Woman Arrested For CBD In Hong Kong
Ohio Will Vote For Legal Weed, CO Lawmakers On THC Limit & More Cannabis Reg. Updates In MA, ME, MD & CA
Ohio: Collecting Signatures For Cannabis Legalization
Millions Of Dollars For Cannabis Research, Marijuana On The Ballot In Florida & More Pot Reg Updates
Florida Marijuana Activists Closer To Getting Legalization On The Ballot
Cannabis Regulatory Update: Maine Prepares For Federal Reform, Hawaiians Urge Clemency & More
Hawaiians Want Clemency For Low-Level Cannabis Offenses This week, the Hawaii legislature approved Resolution 51, urging the governor to initiate a clemency program for individuals who have been prosecuted for low-level marijuana-related offenses.
Maine To Allow Cannabis Advertising And Deliveries To Commercial Locations
Republican Rep. David Boyer recently presented a new cannabis-related bill in Maine that would allow marijuana advertising and deliveries to take place in commercial locations throughout the state.
Who Is Against Cannabis Social Clubs In Maine, Texans Want Easier Access To Marijuana & More Regulatory Moves
As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Miami (April 11-12) bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates and politicians, let's
Cannabis Regulatory Update: Schumer's Chief Counsel Reveals What's Happening With Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill, Efforts In LA, KS, ME, Italy
Chuck Schumer’s Chief Counsel Reveals What’s Happening With Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill
California And Industrial Hemp Challenge: Agricultural Commodity Or Cannabis