Medical Marijuana News
Maine’s legislators on Monday voted to override Gov. Paul LePage’s vetoes of two medical marijuana bills.
The move is a big win for MMJ businesses in the state since it gives them more say in how they operate as well as more flexibility, Sen. Eric Brakey, the sponsor of Legislative Document (LD) 1539, told Marijuana Business Daily
Legislation that would expand Maine’s medical cannabis industry from eight dispensaries to 14 over the next three years and possibly boost sales significantly is headed to Gov. Paul LePage after lawmaker approval this week.
After fits and starts owing to political squabbles, Maine is moving forward to launch its adult-use marijuana market, likely by 2019 or 2020. State lawmakers on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto last week of a recreational MJ implementation bill.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Friday vetoed legislation to implement a voter-approved recreational marijuana industry in the state.
