office of marijuana policy

Published
April 23, 2021

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

A committee heard 9 hours of testimony Friday on 6 bills that would change the rule-making process.
Published
March 28, 2021

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

Changes in medical cannabis rules are needed, but a state proposal will drive up the cost without making patients safer.
Published
February 10, 2021

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

This session, Maine legislators will weigh bills that address these vital issues, and patients should take the opportunity to speak up.
Published
January 25, 2021

Portland’s first licensed adult-use cannabis testing lab opens

Nova Analytic Labs is the second adult-use marijuana lab in Maine, joining Nelson Analytical in Kennebunk.
Published
January 18, 2021

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

The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy says SeaWeed's use of a mermaid image runs afoul of rules designed to inhibit underage use.
Published
January 12, 2021

Portland cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license

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.
Published
December 6, 2020

Second recreational pot store looking to set roots in Bath

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.
Published
October 4, 2020

Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many

The state's recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.
Published
October 4, 2020

Maine’s cannabis market: Things to know before you go

How much can you buy? Where can you consume it? Will sales be cash only? What happens if you get pulled over?
Published
September 14, 2020

State licenses 2 more recreational cannabis stores, first manufacturing facility

The approval of stores in South Portland and Newry gives Maine a total of 5 retail outlets to date that will be allowed to open as of Oct. 9.