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Maine

RecreationalMedical

ME · Northeast

Maine legalized recreational cannabis in 2016 via ballot initiative. The state has a robust caregiver system for medical cannabis alongside the regulated adult-use market.

Dispensaries

100

Registered Patients

105,000

Tax Rate

10% sales

Regulatory Body

Office of Cannabis Policy

Program Details

What's legal in Maine

Medical Program

Medical Legal

Since 1999

Min age: 18

Recreational Program

Recreational Legal

Since 2016

Possession limit: 2.5 oz

Home grow: Yes (6 plants)

Delivery: Yes

Consumption lounges: No

Social equity program: No

Expungement: No

U.S. Senators

NORML Scorecard

Your senators on cannabis

A-

Angus King

IndependentU.S. Senate

LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE

C-

Susan Collins

RepublicanU.S. Senate

Grades from NORML Congressional Scorecard. Grades reflect voting record and public positions on cannabis policy.