The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.
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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.
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Medical marijuana dispensary sales in Maine drop for 2nd year in a row
Unregulated competition is forcing dispensaries to cut prices, which drives annual sales down even more.
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CBD the cannabis compound or CBD the coffee? Just ask owners of the Portland company.
Coffee By Design says coffee shops advertising CBD the compound are violating its trademark.
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Protesters rally at State House as lawmakers seek solution to ban on CBD products
More than 100 people turn out to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduces a bill to legalize sales of cannabidiol in Maine.
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State orders stores to remove edibles with CBD from their shelves
The Department of Health and Human Services says the hemp-derived product is not a federally approved food additive.
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Maine hires point person to roll out legal pot sales
Erik Gundersen worked previously as lead policy adviser for the Legislature’s Marijuana Legalization Implementation Committee.
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Consulting deal falters, may cause new delay for Maine’s recreational pot market
An appeal led the state to rescind its cannabis rule-writing contract and solicit new plans.
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Lawmakers consider sealing, erasing records of past cannabis convictions
Four Maine legislators are pursuing bills to clear some convictions for marijuana possession that today would be legal.