Bill > LD1897

This bill allows medical cannabis caregivers to cultivate cannabis outdoors under specific conditions, expanding the existing rules for both medical use cannabis and adult use cannabis industries. It introduces a new option for caregivers to cultivate a larger number of plants or a larger canopy area outdoors between March and December, provided the cultivation primarily uses sunlight. This outdoor cultivation is separate from the existing indoor cultivation rules, and caregivers cannot use both the new outdoor provisions and the original cultivation limits simultaneously. The bill also clarifies that caregivers must keep plants in enclosed, secure cultivation areas and specifies who can access these areas, including allowing supervised access for repairs or construction. Additionally, it establishes annual registration fees for caregivers who utilize this outdoor cultivation method, with fees varying based on the number of plants or the size of the canopy. The bill also defines "indoor cultivation" and "outdoor cultivation" for clarity within the relevant laws.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1897&snum=132