The bill clarifies the use and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol products.
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Mapping marijuana legalization politics: Not just red vs. blue
A setback for marijuana advocates in New Jersey may show that the path of legalizing recreational marijuana use doesn’t just run along blue state-red state lines.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Bingo and bongs: More seniors seek marijuana for age-related aches
Many industry officials say the fastest-growing segment of their customer base is aging baby boomers or even those a little older who are seeking to treat the aches and sleeplessness and other maladies of old age.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
State backs out of second cannabis contract
A deal with a Florida company to provide seed-to-sale tracking has been set aside and will be rebid.
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New Hampshire gives initial approval to recreational pot
Democrats recently added legalization to their party platform, but Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has vowed to veto the bill if it passes the Legislature.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Firm that launched Colorado’s legal cannabis market wins Maine contract
In its second solicitation for a consultant to guide the state’s oversight of recreational marijuana, regulators pick Freedman and Koski, which challenged a previous award to a competitor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State official apologizes as chaos reigns over sales of CBD products
The regulator says one inspector’s order to remove the hemp-derived products from stores was misguided and merchants should have been told to review federal law and seek legal counsel if they had questions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State signs with firm to track growth, distribution of cannabis
Maine will use Metrc, a software product that uses radio-frequency identification tags to track marijuana and marijuana products.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
Legislative committee endorses bill to allow sale of CBD edibles in Maine
Supporters say L.D. 630 is the fastest way to reopen the lucrative CBD market, which was all but shut down by a state order last month.
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Medical marijuana dispensary sales in Maine drop for 2nd straight year
The dispensary owners attribute the decline to increased and unfair competition that forces them to cut prices, driving down revenue even more.