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ME LD1314

ME LD1314
An Act to Protect Cannabis Industry Workers' Access to Personal Credit


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Introduced
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/28/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits a creditor from denying, refusing to extend credit for or cancelling a credit card solely on the basis that a person is an owner, operator or employee of a cannabis establishment or is a registered caregiver under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act, except when prohibited by federal law and regulation.

AI Summary

This bill protects workers in the cannabis industry from credit discrimination by prohibiting creditors from denying, refusing to extend, or cancelling credit cards solely based on an individual's involvement with cannabis establishments or as a registered caregiver. The bill defines key terms such as "cannabis establishment" (as defined in Title 28-B) and "registered caregiver" (as defined in Title 22), and specifies that such discrimination is prohibited except when prohibited by federal law. Importantly, the legislation does not prevent creditors from making credit decisions based on other legitimate factors related to a person's creditworthiness. The bill also includes privacy protections, preventing creditors from disclosing information about a person's cannabis-related work or caregiver status without their consent. If a person believes they have been unfairly treated, they can either file a complaint with the administrator or bring an action in Superior or District Court seeking equitable relief, including an injunction. This bill aims to prevent unfair treatment of individuals working in the legal cannabis industry or serving as medical cannabis caregivers by ensuring they have equal access to personal credit.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/28/2025)

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