Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said it’s time for the U.S. government to follow Canada’s lead.
Marijuana
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Eight more charged in connection with federal marijuana raid in February
The 41-count indictment handed down last week stems from raids targeting a medical marijuana growing operation that prosecutors say illegally sold surplus pot and derivatives.
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Marijuana backers look for Midwest breakthrough
Michigan and North Dakota voters will decide on recreational rules while Missouri and Utah will weigh medical cannabis.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
As Maine pot industry waits for rules, security questions loom
Marijuana providers say it’s unclear what they are allowed to do to protect their businesses from theft and other crimes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Annual Maine pot convention offers bumper crop of cannabis expertise
The more than 30 speakers scheduled to appear in Portland over two days include the cultivation editor of High Times.
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Maine DHHS urges pot users to keep drug away from children
The Northern New England Poison Center received 16 calls for accidental marijuana ingestion in 2017, up from 2 such calls in 2016, and Maine officials believe edible forms of the drug present the greatest risk.
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Maine investigates restaurant for using marijuana on lobsters before cooking them
Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound in Southwest Harbor has been trying to sedate the crustaceans with marijuana smoke to make their deaths less traumatic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Amid protests, Portland council delays vote on moratorium for pot-related businesses
City officials say the temporary ban would give them time to set rules for cannabis facilities, but businesses argue that would be unfair because of the time and money they have already invested.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine seeks consultant to craft rules and regulations for recreational pot sales
The selected company will have to submit its adult-use market plan by the end of April for review by state officials and legislators.
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Portland wants pot shops out of neighborhoods
But after months of legal limbo with no regulations, the city isn’t sure how many have already opened or where.