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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act to provide for the licensure of medical cannabis farmers' markets. The bill defines "medical cannabis farmers' market" as a building, structure or place, used by one or more registered caregivers or registered dispensaries and licensed by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy, for the direct sale of harvested cannabis and cannabis products to qualifying patients and for the consumption of harvested cannabis and cannabis products purchased by qualifying patients from the registered caregivers or registered dispensaries. The office is directed to provisionally adopt major substantive rules regarding the licensure, operation and administration of medical cannabis farmers' markets and to submit those rules for legislative review by January 9, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maine's medical cannabis laws to authorize and regulate medical cannabis farmers' markets, which are designated spaces where registered medical cannabis caregivers and dispensaries can directly sell and allow consumption of cannabis products to qualifying patients. The bill establishes a comprehensive licensing framework requiring the Office of Cannabis Policy to develop rules governing these markets, including detailed provisions for application processes, security measures, and operational requirements. Key elements include mandating clear separation between sales and consumption areas, requiring verification of patient registry identification cards, ensuring compliance with local ordinances, and establishing potential penalties for rule violations. Municipalities will retain the ability to regulate or prohibit such markets within their jurisdictions. The Office of Cannabis Policy must develop and provisionally adopt major substantive rules for these farmers' markets by January 9, 2026, creating a structured approach to introducing this new type of medical cannabis sales venue while maintaining strict oversight and patient safety protocols.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Quentin Chapman (R)*,
Bruce Bickford (R),
Steven Bishop (R),
David Boyer (R),
John Eder (R),
Ann Fredericks (R),
Craig Hickman (D),
Michael Lance (R),
Laura Supica (D),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1559&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1017&item=1&snum=132 |
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