Press Herald.From Press HeraldLegislation and RegulationQuestions Lead to Delay in Maine's Cannabis Consulting ContractThe state received several questions on its call for a consultant to guide the rule-making around cannabis regulations, prompting it to extend the bidding deadline.October 30, 2018Legislation and RegulationMaine Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto to Endorse Sweeping Medical Marijuana ReformsBy a wide margin, legislators override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage to push forward changes in the state's medical marijuana industry.July 10, 2018FloridaFlorida Company Seeks Federal Permit to Grow Research Cannabis in MaineAn investor with ties to the state has applied to build a facility and supply marijuana to a DEA program that's expanding cultivation sites.June 8, 2018Legislation and RegulationMaine's Reduced Home-Grow Limit Offensive, Marijuana Advocates SayStill, the rollback to three plants puts Maine in the middle of the pack among other states.April 24, 2018MaineMaine Medical Marijuana Reform Bill Headed to Gov. LePage's DeskAlready approved in the House, the second major piece of cannabis legislation in as many days easily passes the Senate on a 25-10 vote.April 19, 2018MaineMaine Lawmakers Will Not Extend Moratorium on Cannabis Sales, But It's Still Not for SaleAbsent the state infrastructure to license retail marijuana, the move will have little impact on towns, a committee co-chair says.February 2, 2018Legislation and RegulationMaine Legalization Panel Makes Concession, Votes to Delay Social Cannabis Clubs Until 2023The move is intended to shore up political support for implementing recreational marijuana rules, but advocates say it ignores the will of Maine voters.January 17, 2018MaineCanadian Firm Unveils Plans for Large Hemp Farm in Northern MaineFuture Farm Technologies has purchased 120 acres in Aroostook County to grow the plant, a cousin of marijuana, for producing cannabidiol, a hemp derivative used in medical treatments.January 2, 2018Legislation and RegulationMaine's Legislative Committee Launches New Effort to Overhaul Recreational Marijuana BillLawmakers want to find a compromise that the governor and House Republicans can tolerate.December 13, 2017Legislation and RegulationMaine Tightens Rules Governing Medical Marijuana CaregiversNew measures take effect Feb. 1 and include inspections and a tracking system.November 10, 2017Page 1 of 3Next Page
