But he also urges legislators to impose a moratorium on sales until they have set up regulations for the drug, a process that could take at least nine months.
Marijuana legalization
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Effort grows to improve marijuana shops’ access to banking services
Many pot sellers and their vendors are forced to use a cash-only model, making them a robbery target, amid a struggle to get routine financial services because the drug is illegal under federal law.
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China, Maine residents will weigh moratorium on marijuana businesses
They could vote as early as the spring on enacting the temporary ban.
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Colorado data indicates legalization hasn’t affected teens’ propensity to smoke pot
But a study in Washington finds that recreational marijuana use among eighth- and 10th-graders increased 3 percent since its law passed in 2012.
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Oakland council votes to ban marijuana stores, social clubs
It may be Maine’s first ‘dry’ marijuana town, but others have passed moratoriums on such establishments while they consider zoning and other regulations.
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Veterinarians advise pet owners to hide those pot brownies
Dogs are especially opportunistic, and will devour any marijuana-laced treats they find.
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Lots of work to do before Maine marijuana smokers can light up
Rules must be written to address a host of concerns, including keeping children away from edible forms of the drug, how to detect and penalize impaired drivers and whether to integrate or modify the state’s existing medical marijuana program.
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Council OKs temporary ban on marijuana shops, social clubs in Gardiner
The city manager hopes that a moratorium would allow a task force to examine and make recommendations on the issue.
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Biddeford moratorium on marijuana businesses passes first council vote
The city joins two dozen other communities that have enacted or are considering a temporary ban on cannabis businesses.
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Marijuana law officially approved by just under 4,000 votes
The Secretary of State’s Office will send the results to Gov. LePage, who questions whether certifying them will violate his oath of office because pot remains illegal under federal law.