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Maine Gov. Paul LePage Vetoes Retail Marijuana Bill

Lawmakers will return on Wednesday for a vote to override his veto.

Veto Sign Adobe Stock Credit Lmillian Resized

April 30, 2018

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Republican Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill governing the retail sale of marijuana in Maine.

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LePage said marijuana users will simply turn to existing medical marijuana rules to avoid paying additional fees imposed by lawmakers on recreational marijuana.

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