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Maine

Maine Cannabis Coalition Sues State Over Decision to Scrap Residency Requirement in Adult-Use Law

The group of local cannabis businesses argues in its lawsuit that the state is violating its cannabis law and putting Maine residents at a competitive disadvantage.

June 2, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

California Offers License Fee Deferrals to Cannabis Businesses, Massachusetts Adult-Use Dispensaries Prepare to Reopen with Curbside Pickup: Week in Review

This week, California regulators unveiled a plan to defer license fee payments for 60 days to provide financial assistance to cannabis licensees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 23, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Government Cancels Maine’s Mental Health Grants Due to State’s Medical Cannabis Program

A federal agency has cut $3.3 million in funding because Maine allows students to use medical cannabis.

May 20, 2020

Maine

Portland, Maine Approves Local Cannabis Ordinance

The state’s largest city opted in to hosting the industry and approved a licensing system, fee schedule and rules for businesses.

May 19, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Includes SAFE Banking Act in New COVID-19 Relief Bill, Montana Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive: Week in Review

This week, House lawmakers included legislative language from the SAFE Banking Act in new legislation aimed at economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Local Approval Becomes Next Obstacle in the Rollout of Maine’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market

The market’s launch has been delayed by legislative and regulatory hurdles, the COVID-19 pandemic, and now businesses must await local ordinances from their communities.

May 15, 2020

Finance

Maine Eliminates Residency Requirement for Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses

The state reached an agreement with a cannabis operator that repeals a rule requiring applicants to live in Maine for a minimum of four years.

May 14, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Delays Awarding New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses, Canopy Growth Lays off 200 More Workers: Week in Review

This week, Illinois regulators planned to issue 75 adult-use dispensary licenses, but instead announced that they will now wait until the governor’s disaster proclamation expires.

May 2, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Portland City Council Votes to Issue Temporary Cannabis Testing Lab Licenses

The move is an effort to ensure a quick launch of Maine’s adult-use market after the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Canopy Growth Drastically Reduces Operations, Virginia Governor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

The Canadian licensed producer is ceasing operations at several of its locations to slow down cash-burn as its new CEO reviews costs.

April 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Maine Regulators Postpone Launch of State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Citing safety and social distancing concerns, the Office of Marijuana Policy has indefinitely delayed the launch of adult-use sales.

April 13, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Passion for Medical Cannabis Fuels AAA Pharmaceutical Alternatives’ Transition to Maine’s Adult-Use Market: The Starting Line

Founder Aaron “Roy” Scalia is building on lessons learned as a caregiver in the state’s medical program to serve the broader adult-use market.

April 3, 2020