By signing the bill, the governor averts a situation in which it would have been legal as of Monday for minors to possess pot and for drivers to smoke behind the wheel.
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Federal agency makes it clear: Even legal marijuana users can’t buy guns
The ATF raises concerns about Second Amendment rights with a warning that pot is illegal under federal law and users of the drug, even in states where it is legal, can’t buy guns.
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LePage won’t sign bill to delay retail pot sales, bar possession by minors
The governor says he won’t act on the bipartisan bill, which also would address concerns about marijuana use in moving vehicles, until lawmakers provide money to begin rulemaking.
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Committee endorses bill to delay marijuana sales in Maine
Although Mainers can still grow and use marijuana on their own as of Jan. 30, the bill endorsed by a legislative panel would delay retail sales of the drug until at least February 2018.
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Committee continues work on marijuana bill as legalization date looms
Despite bipartisan support for closing a loophole dealing with marijuana possession for minors, the committee appears divided on a three-month delay in rulemaking for retail sales of pot.
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Maine lawmakers weigh calls to delay retail sales of marijuana
Legalization advocates say nine months should be enough time to develop regulations, but supporters of a moratorium want to give the state until February 2018.
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Did you know marijuana is America’s most energy-intensive crop?
With the vote to make recreational usage legal, Maine is about to start growing even more of it.
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Marijuana interest driving real estate deals
Although political uncertainties are restraining momentum, entrepreneurs interested in pot operations are heating up the greater Portland industrial market.
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Marijuana backers vow to fight new bid to delay retail pot sales in Maine
Lawmakers will consider extending the voter-approved deadline for the state to adopt rules for retail sales until early 2018.
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Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage
Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.