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This bill amends Maine's cannabis-related laws to expand the definition of "disqualifying drug offense" in two key statutes: the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Legalization Act. Specifically, the bill introduces a provision that considers a conviction for cannabis cultivation or distribution outside the legally authorized framework a disqualifying drug offense if that conviction occurred within the three years prior to applying for or renewing a cannabis-related license or registration. This means that individuals with recent unauthorized cannabis-related criminal convictions would be ineligible to participate in Maine's regulated cannabis industry, either for medical or recreational purposes. The bill aims to strengthen regulatory controls by preventing individuals who have recently engaged in illegal cannabis activities from obtaining licenses or registrations in the state's legal cannabis market. By implementing this three-year lookback period, the legislation seeks to ensure that only those who comply with state cannabis regulations can obtain official licenses and participate in the industry.

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