Cannabis is
100% LEGAL 100% LEGALin Maine
Recreational
- Legal to have
- Buy in store
- Grow at home
Medical
- Legal to have
- Buy in store
- Grow at home
Recreational
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Maine?
YES
“Adults 21 years of age or older can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis or 2.5 ounces of a combination of cannabis and cannabis concentrate, including no more than 10 grams of cannabis concentrate.” — maine.gov
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Maine?
YES
“OCP issued the first active adult use establishment licenses on September 8, 2020, with retail sales to consumers launching on October 9, 2020.” — maine.gov
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Maine?
YES
“Mainers can grow cannabis for personal use. As many as six mature, 12 immature plants, and an unlimited number of seedlings are allowed per resident 21 years of age or older.” — maine.gov
Is it legal to consume cannabis in parks, on sidewalks, or similar outdoor public spaces in the state of Maine?
NO
“Cannabis use in any form, including smoking, eating, or vaping, is prohibited in public places.” — maine.gov
Is it legal for public businesses such as cafes, bars, or conference centers to allow on-site cannabis consumption in the state of Maine?
NO
“Cannabis use in any form, including smoking, eating, or vaping, is prohibited in public places.” — maine.gov
Medical
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Maine?
YES
“A qualifying patient may possess up to eight pounds of harvested cannabis.” — maine.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Maine?
YES
“OCP registers caregivers and medical dispensaries that provide access to medical cannabis and medical cannabis products for qualifying patients statewide.” — maine.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Maine?
YES
“These restrictions do not apply to the cultivation of cannabis for medical use by a qualifying patient, a caregiver, a registered caregiver, or a registered dispensary as authorized by the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act.” — maine.gov
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