While state rules are still uncertain, Madison residents will have a say on how to proceed with retail pot.
Cannabis Report
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Marijuana dispensaries debated by mayoral candidates
Three men are vying for the post in Waterville.
Bill to regulate recreational marijuana is in the hands of cannabis critic LePage
But he has said he might support recreational sales if approved by voters, leaving the fate of the market unclear.
Peru passes legislation to legalize medical marijuana
It follows Chile and Columbia, which previously approved the use of medical pot.
Wildfires complicate California’s rollout of legal sales
34 marijuna farms suffered damage in successive blazes, potentially raising prices for remaining harvests.
New Zealand to hold marijuana vote
A new, more liberal prime minister takes office this week and brings with her an openness to legal cannabis.
British Columbia firm to buy hemp product maker
Pivot Pharmaceuticals wants to buy a company that produces hemp-based seeds, oils and protein powder as Canada moves to broaden its pot regulations.
Massachusetts selects pot czar
The state appoints its first executive director to oversee legal pot sales.
Officials probe Chinese influence in illegal pot operations
Mysterious financing, labor supply suggests China is putting money into illicit cannabis market.
Maine House and Senate pass bill to regulate pot sales, but it’s not veto-proof
Lawmakers say the rules for the marijuana market will help implement the will of Maine voters, but the governor, an opponent of marijuana, may not go along.