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Is marijuana legal in Maine
1. Recreational Marijuana
- Legal Status: Legal since 2016 (via Ballot Question 1).
- Age Requirement: 21 years and older.
- Possession Limits:
- Up to 2.5 ounces (71 grams) of marijuana or marijuana products.
- Contains a maximum of five grams of concentrate.
- Home Cultivation:
- Up to 3 mature plants.
- 12 immature plants and unlimited seedlings per individual.
- Retail Sales:
- Legal since October 2020.
- Regulated by licensed dispensaries across the state.
2. Medical Marijuana
- Legal Since: 1999.
- Eligibility:
- Patients with qualifying conditions (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD, cancer).
- Physician certification required.
- Caregiver System:
- Registered caregivers can cultivate and supply cannabis to patients.
- Non-Residents:
- Patients with valid out-of-state medical marijuana cards may purchase in Maine.
3. Usage Restrictions
- Public Use: Prohibited.
- Driving Under Influence: Illegal and subject to DUI penalties.
- Sales: Only state-licensed businesses can legally sell.
4. Oversight
- Regulating Authority: Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP).
Maine’s cannabis laws support personal use, regulated commerce, and medical access under a structured and transparent legal framework.
