How's Pot Doing in Maine?

Cannabis is 100% Legal in Maine

Last reviewed: January 13, 2026

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Maine?

YES

"A person 21 years of age or older may... Use, possess or transport at any one time up to 2 1/2 ounces of cannabis or 2 1/2 ounces of a combination of cannabis and cannabis concentrate that includes no more than 10 grams of cannabis concentrate." - legislature.maine.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Maine?

YES

"A person 21 years of age or older may... purchase up to 2 1/2 ounces of adult use cannabis or 2 1/2 ounces of a combination of adult use cannabis and cannabis concentrate that includes no more than 10 grams of cannabis concentrate from a cannabis store." - legislature.maine.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Maine?

YES

"A person 21 years of age or older may cultivate up to 6 mature marijuana plants, 12 immature marijuana plants and an unlimited number of seedlings for personal use at that person's place of residence or at a location owned by that person, or, with written permission, at a location owned by another person." - legislature.maine.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Maine?

YES

""A qualifying patient may possess up to 8 pounds of harvested cannabis... A qualifying patient may cultivate up to 6 mature cannabis plants, 12 immature cannabis plants and an unlimited number of seedlings."" - legislature.maine.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Maine?

YES

""A registered dispensary may dispense up to 2 1/2 ounces of harvested cannabis to the qualifying patient in one transaction."" - maine.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Maine?

YES

"A qualifying patient may possess up to 8 pounds of harvested cannabis. A qualifying patient may cultivate, or designate a caregiver or dispensary to cultivate on the qualifying patient's behalf, up to a total of 6 mature cannabis plants, 12 immature cannabis plants and an unlimited number of seedlings." - maine.gov