Paul McCarrier says border agents cited a 2008 protest arrest as the reason – the charges were later dropped – but he also thinks his legalization role was a factor.
Cannabis Report
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U.S. Border Patrol in Maine warns legalization won’t halt marijuana seizures
Officers will continue to enforce federal law and confiscate pot, so be careful along the border, says chief agent Daniel Hiebert.
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Court case presents challenge to medical pot in injury case
A disabled worker says he’s found an effective alternative to opioids, but a paper mill and its insurer won’t pay for what federal law deems illegal.
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Mainers won’t be selling recreational pot by February deadline
The legislative wheels are turning, but too slowly to move marijuana out of the black market this winter.
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Lawmakers propose 20% tax on recreational marijuana
Five percent of that would be paid to communities that host growing and retail operations.
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Dozens pick up Gardiner trash, with pot giveaway as incentive
A medical marijuana grower offered a gram for every bag of trash collected on city streets.
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Edibles high can outlast that from smoking
Cannabis that is digested through the stomach can have an eight-hour effect.
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Edibles grab larger share of medical marijuana market
For some, ingesting marijuana is a better way to reap the benefits of cannabis, and various providers are eager to meet that demand.
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House passes bill to require agriculture department to test marijuana for safety
But the measure faces further votes in the Legislature and scrutiny from Gov. LePage, who wants the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to oversee recreational pot.
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Lawmakers seek tax on pot that raises revenue but keeps buyers off black market
The legislative committee that’s writing the rules for legal recreational marijuana expects to have a bill ready this fall.