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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Instances of Maine children ingesting marijuana have quadrupled since 2020
The state data drew questions and concerns from lawmakers and officials about whether enough is being done to keep cannabis products out of the hands of children.
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Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough passes measures to address cannabis facility odor complaints
The Town Council gives police the authority to verify complaints and creates a licensing requirement for landlords who lease to cultivators.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Maine has no testing requirement for medical cannabis. Public health advocates want that to change.
As new legislation regulating marijuana takes effect, the debate about whether and how to mandate testing and potency limits for medical cannabis continues.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?
The gap between sales of medical and recreational cannabis is narrowing in Maine.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham prepares for new emergency alert system, decides to wait on forming cannabis committee
The Topsham Select Board heard updates on the new emergency alert notification system, Rave, and decided to wait to form a cannabis ordinance review committee, citing possible federal changes to cannabis laws.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough council to vote on measures stemming from complaints about cannabis facility odors
Changes include enabling police to verify and enforce odor regulations in addition to code enforcement officials.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
Attorney General Merrick Garland recommends loosening restrictions on marijuana, a historic shift in federal drug policy.
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Shopping for cannabis in Maine will look different this summer
Babies in dispensaries, ID checks at registers and free samples: Businesses say a new law will improve the ‘weird’ cannabis shopping experience, reduce the stigma and make it akin to buying alcohol.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport increases cannabis grow facility licenses
The town will now offer six licenses for cannabis cultivation, and potential changes to who can receive those licenses could be on the horizon.