A federal judge put the city’s retail license scoring system on hold after concluding its residency preference was probably unconstitutional.
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When Will Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses Be Able to Open in Maine?
Maine’s long march toward a legal adult use marijuana marketplace is nearing a big milestone, but potential operators still have more planning to do.
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State predicts 1st recreational cannabis sales by end of year
The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.
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Advocates file petition challenging Portland’s cap on marijuana stores
A 2,482-signature petition filed Friday would put the city’s 20-store limit on retailer licenses to a referendum in November.
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Top executive leaves Maine’s biggest marijuana company
Wellness Connection of Maine’s longtime CEO, Patricia Rosi, has departed to take a job at its corporate parent, Acreage Holdings.
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Marijuana activists target large provider’s legal challenges
Protesters are upset that state’s biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, is using the courts to open the recreational market to out-of-state competition.
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Portland marijuana ordinance headed to federal court
The state’s largest marijuana company argues that a retail license scoring system that favors locals is unconstitutional.
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State decision to open adult-use marijuana market to non-residents sparks lawsuit
Maine Cannabis Coalition says the state’s decision to violate its own marijuana law will put residents at a competitive disadvantage.
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Portland gives Mainers an edge in marijuana retail market
The City Council votes to keep resident licensing preference despite legal advice and the state’s decision to abandon its resident-only policy.
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Portland approves local marijuana ordinance that favors Maine residents
Maine’s biggest city adopts a local licensing system, fee schedule and rules for medical and recreational marijuana businesses.