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A new medical marijuana law takes effect Thursday that industry experts said will give patients broader access to cannabis, make the drug safer and make the laws easier to enforce.
The law, LD 1539, was passed in July by the Legislature over a veto by Gov. Paul LePage. Among other things, it removes the cap on how much cannabis can be sold in medical marijuana dispensaries and authorizes municipal control over the industry.
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