Marijuana Business Factbook 2019

Marijuana Business Factbook 2019 Chapter 2 | State-By-State: Legal Overview, Market Data and Outlook 86 © Copyright 2020, Marijuana Business Daily , a division of Anne Holland Ventures Inc. You may NOT copy this Factbook, or make public the data and facts contained herein, in part or in whole. For more copies or editorial permissions, contact CustomerService@MJBizDaily.com or call (720) 213-5992, ext. 1. MAINE Recreational REGULATORY OVERVIEW Main measure Question 1 Type of measure Ballot initiative Year passed 2016 Margin of victory 50.2% to 49.8% Possession limit 2.5 ounces Home cultivation Yes, up to 12 immature and three mature plants per person Restrictions on type of marijuana allowed to be sold? Yes―edibles in shapes that could appeal to children are prohibited Business regulations Heavy. Regulations regarding recreational marijuana in Maine will go into effect 90 days after the state’s legislative session ended June 20. The new regulations govern all aspects of the production, testing, transportation and sale of marijuana products, with specific requirements regarding testing, labeling, packaging, advertising, inventory and more. The rules also tighten up residency requirements for marijuana business owners and establish five categories of cultivation licenses as well as licenses for retailers, manufacturers and testing facilities.