Pandemic puts launch of Maine’s recreational marijuana market on hold

Maine's marijuana czar says launching the adult-use industry by June is 'simply unrealistic.'

Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses

Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.

Lawmakers strip secrecy and extraction rules out of marijuana bill

The controversial provisions would have driven up the cost of alcohol-based extractions and allowed marijuana companies to shield certain state license data from the public.

Bill calling for secrecy in marijuana industry divides cannabis community

The industry is split over efforts to keep marijuana license details secret, but opposes a bill that would drive up the price of edibles, salves and tinctures.

Bill would drape secrecy over recreational cannabis

Maine wants to exempt trade secrets, security and operating procedures of adult-use marijuana businesses from the state public records law.

Lawmakers debate pros and cons of bill to allow home marijuana delivery

Advocates say it would allow legitimate businesses to compete with black market sellers, but the state says it would be too hard to regulate at this time.

Maine’s marijuana market in legislative spotlight

At least a dozen marijuana bills are under consideration by state lawmakers this session.

Portland edges closer to adopting rules for marijuana retailers

Officials are scheduled to meet Tuesday to finalize the proposed regulations they will send to the City Council for approval.

Chemists, growers voice concerns over Maine marijuana lab testing requirements

The Office of Marijuana Policy took public testimony on its proposal to roll out required lab testing of marijuana and marijuana products in two phases as the state gears up for retail sales in March.

Municipalities ready for recreational marijuana