An ordinance adopted by the City Council restricts caregivers to growing pot in two industrial zones, unless they cultivate in their private residence.
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Maine business group urges tighter regulation of medical marijuana market
Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana won’t endorse or oppose November’s legalization ballot measure, but calls for better oversight of the growing marijuana industry.
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Medical pot users worry about effort to legalize
Question 1 in November seeks to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana. Unlikely foes of the referendum fear the effects on existing caregivers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Organic farm group launches program to certify Maine’s medical cannabis
The standards developed for medical marijuana by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association are part of a pilot program involving five caregivers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: DEA stance on cannabis has silver lining for patients in Maine, nationwide
Although a recent decision upholds the federal medical-marijuana ban, a shift in thinking on research could lead to policy change.
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Saco City Council moves forward with zoning restrictions for medical marijuana growers
The zoning changes, if given final OK, require medical pot caregivers to grow in two of the city’s industrial zones.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. affirms its prohibition on medical marijuana
The decision keeps the federal government at odds with Maine and 24 other states that allow medical marijuana.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Marijuana caregivers flourish as medical demand grows
With nearly 3,000 caregivers, competition has ramped up as operations get larger and businesses look for a niche.
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Medical marijuana caregivers face restrictions in Saco
Councilors are considering the state’s first ban on in-home growing of pot by caregivers, but it may violate state law and would be hard to enforce.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
State says medical marijuana can’t be used to treat drug addiction
The Department of Health and Human Services denies a petition by a caregiver who sought to add addiction to the list of medical conditions that qualify for marijuana prescriptions.