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Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in Maine. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 2 days ago · April 3, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 38 bills tracked
▲ 31% Pro-Access · 3 bills
2 bills · 15% Restrictive ▼
Mixed signals — competing bills in play. No clear direction yet.
Maine Bills Tracker
38 bills tracked
LD1942
In Committee
An Act to Modify Taxes Applying to Adult Use Cannabis, Hemp and Hemp Products
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🕐 Unfinished Business · Apr 2, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 26
LD1942 establishes an excise tax on prerolled cannabis cigarettes and alters the tax on intoxicating hemp products, impacting consumers and operators in Maine. View full bill text →
LD1820
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An Act to Simplify Regulation of the Adult Use Cannabis Industry
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🕐 CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. · Jun 25, 2025
LD1820 simplifies Maine's adult-use cannabis regulations, impacting operators and consumers through streamlined business practices and potentially lower costs. View full bill text →
LD948
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Reduce Administrative Burdens and Expand Access in the Laws Governing Cannabis
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🕐 CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. · Jun 25, 2025
LD948 streamlines Maine's cannabis regulations, potentially easing access for patients and consumers while reducing burdens for operators. View full bill text →
LD1488
Passed
An Act Regarding Adult Use Cannabis Testing
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🕐 Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. · Apr 2, 2026
LD1488 mandates adult-use cannabis testing in Maine, enhancing public safety for consumers and ensuring product quality from operators. View full bill text →
LD1609
▼ Restrictive
Passed
An Act to Prevent the Participation of Individuals and Companies Linked to Federally Recognized Criminal Organizations in the Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Programs
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🕐 PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. · Mar 30, 2026
LD1609 bans individuals and companies linked to federally recognized criminal organizations from Maine's medical and adult-use cannabis programs, impacting industry integrity and public safety. View full bill text →
LD1669
Passed
An Act to Establish the Cannabis Advisory Council
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🕐 HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. · Jul 8, 2025
LD1669 establishes a Cannabis Advisory Council in Maine, providing a formal body for stakeholder input on cannabis policy for patients, consumers, and operators. View full bill text →
LD1840
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act
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🕐 HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. · Jul 8, 2025
LD1840 allows medical cannabis caregivers to deliver directly to patients, expanding access for Maine's medical cannabis users. View full bill text →
LD1897
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
An Act Regarding Outdoor Cultivation in the Medical Use Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Industries
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🕐 HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. · Jul 8, 2025
LD1897 permits outdoor cannabis cultivation for both medical and adult-use markets in Maine, expanding options for operators and potentially lowering consumer costs. View full bill text →
LD1654
Passed
An Act to Exempt Certain Sales and Transfers of Adult Use Cannabis from Excise Tax
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🕐 HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. · Jul 8, 2025
LD1654 exempts certain adult-use cannabis sales and transfers from excise tax, potentially lowering consumer prices and reducing costs for Maine operators. View full bill text →
LD1920
▼ Restrictive
Passed
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Potentially Intoxicating Hemp Products to a Person Under 21 Years of Age
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🕐 PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence. · Jun 11, 2025
LD1920 prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp products to individuals under 21, aligning age restrictions with adult-use cannabis and enhancing public health protections for Maine youth. View full bill text →
LD584
Failed
An Act to Make the Director of the Office of Cannabis Policy an Appointed Position Subject to Confirmation by the Legislature
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✗ Failed
🕐 Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) · Mar 18, 2026
LD584 made Maine's OCP Director an appointed, Legislature-confirmed position, increasing accountability for cannabis regulation but failed to pass. View full bill text →
LD1983
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Protect Minors from Intoxicating Hemp-derived Products by Regulating Those Products Under the Adult Use Cannabis Laws
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Jan 13, 2026
LD1983 failed, leaving intoxicating hemp-derived products unregulated under Maine's adult-use cannabis laws, impacting public safety and youth access. View full bill text →
LD1960
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An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products
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✗ Failed
🕐 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Jun 18, 2025
LD1960 exempted ingestible hemp products from tobacco taxes, impacting consumer prices and the regulatory landscape for hemp businesses in Maine. View full bill text →
LD1672
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Allow Participation in the Adult Use Cannabis Tracking System to Be Voluntary
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✗ Failed
🕐 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Jun 17, 2025
LD1672 made participation in Maine's adult-use cannabis tracking system voluntary, impacting consumer safety oversight and market data for operators. View full bill text →
LD1620
Failed
An Act to Amend the Laws Regulating the Testing of Adult Use Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Products
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✗ Failed
🕐 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Jun 10, 2025
LD1620 would have altered adult-use cannabis testing regulations in Maine, impacting product safety for consumers and compliance burdens for operators. View full bill text →
LD1535
Failed
An Act to Reduce Illegal Cannabis Operations by Requiring Permits for High Electrical Usage
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✗ Failed
🕐 Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) · Jun 9, 2025
LD1535 required permits for high electrical usage to combat illegal cannabis operations in Maine, impacting consumers and the legal market by failing to pass. View full bill text →
LD544
Failed
An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine by Exempting Sales of Cannabis for Medical Use
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✗ Failed
🕐 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Jun 4, 2025
LD544 exempted medical cannabis sales from taxation, reducing costs for Maine patients. View full bill text →
LD1869
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Lower Property Taxes by Allowing a Local Option Sales Tax on Recreational Cannabis Sales
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 29, 2025
LD1869 allowed Maine municipalities to enact a local sales tax on recreational cannabis, aiming to lower property taxes. View full bill text →
LD1831
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An Act to Support Small Adult Use Cannabis Businesses by Establishing a Micro Cannabis Facility License
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 28, 2025
LD1831 created a micro cannabis facility license to support small adult-use businesses in Maine, but it failed to pass. View full bill text →
LD1314
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Protect Cannabis Industry Workers' Access to Personal Credit
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 28, 2025
LD1314 protected Maine cannabis workers' access to personal credit, preventing discrimination based on industry affiliation. View full bill text →
LD104
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An Act to Protect the Health of Medical Cannabis Patients and Streamline the Mandatory Testing of Cannabis
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 21, 2025
LD104 mandated testing for medical cannabis in Maine, aiming to protect patient health by ensuring product safety and quality. View full bill text →
LD1567
Failed
An Act to Require Labeling of Radiation Treatment and Ozonation of Adult Use Cannabis and Inspection and Registration of Associated Equipment
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 20, 2025
LD1567 mandated labeling of radiation/ozonation for adult-use cannabis and equipment inspection, impacting consumer information and product safety in Maine. View full bill text →
LD1717
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act Regarding Background Checks for Medical Cannabis Providers
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 20, 2025
LD1717 required background checks for medical cannabis providers in Maine, impacting patient access and public safety. View full bill text →
LD302
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act Regarding Maine's Cannabis Industry
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 20, 2025
LD302, failed, would have allowed cannabis businesses to operate in municipalities that previously opted out, impacting consumer access and local control. View full bill text →
LD392
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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Cannabis
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 20, 2025
LD392 failed, preventing changes to Maine's cannabis laws that could have impacted patients, consumers, and operators. View full bill text →
LD959
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An Act to Require the Development of Better Cannabis Testing Criteria and Processes
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 20, 2025
LD959 required better cannabis testing criteria and processes in Maine, impacting consumer safety and product quality. View full bill text →
LD1455
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An Act to Prevent Illegal Cannabis Growing Operations in the State
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🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 14, 2025
LD1455 aimed to prevent illegal cannabis growing operations in Maine, impacting public safety and the regulated market. View full bill text →
LD1608
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An Act to Counter Unlawful Cannabis Cultivation
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 14, 2025
LD1608 aimed to combat illicit cannabis operations in Maine, impacting the legal market's integrity and public safety. View full bill text →
LD1320
Failed
An Act to Prevent Illicit Cultivation and Trafficking Within Maine's Regulated Cannabis Industry
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 14, 2025
LD1320, which failed, aimed to prevent illicit cannabis cultivation and trafficking within Maine's regulated market, impacting public safety and market integrity. View full bill text →
LD347
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An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales Tax and Excise Tax Revenue
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🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 13, 2025
LD347 would have given Maine municipalities a share of adult-use cannabis sales and excise tax revenue, impacting local funding for public services. View full bill text →
LD1559
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Authorize Medical Cannabis Farmers' Markets
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · May 6, 2025
LD1559 authorized medical cannabis farmers' markets in Maine, which would have expanded patient access and supported small-scale cultivators. View full bill text →
LD903
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An Act to Regulate the Advertising of Cannabis Products
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Apr 8, 2025
LD903 failed, meaning Maine's cannabis advertising regulations remain unchanged, impacting how consumers learn about products and how businesses market them. View full bill text →
LD859
▼ Restrictive
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Resolve, Directing the Treasurer of State to Review and Develop Options for Meeting the Banking Needs of the Cannabis Industry
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Apr 8, 2025
LD859 directed the Treasurer to explore banking solutions for Maine's cannabis industry, which matters for operators and the state's economy. View full bill text →
LD368
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An Act to Address Concerns Regarding Radiation Machines and Similar Equipment Used in the Cannabis Industry
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Apr 8, 2025
LD368 failed, meaning Maine's cannabis industry lacks specific regulations for radiation machines and similar equipment, impacting product safety oversight. View full bill text →
LD929
▲ Pro-Access
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An Act to Increase Access to Medical Cannabis for Seniors and Veterans
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🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Apr 8, 2025
LD929 allowed medical cannabis reciprocity for out-of-state seniors and veterans, expanding access but failing to pass in Maine. View full bill text →
LD1038
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An Act to Increase the Maximum Term of a Medical Cannabis Written Certification to 2 Years
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🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Apr 8, 2025
LD1038 increased the maximum term for medical cannabis certifications to two years, reducing renewal burdens for Maine patients. View full bill text →
LD177
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An Act to Create Municipal Cannabis Revenue Sharing
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Mar 4, 2025
LD177 established a municipal cannabis revenue sharing program in Maine, impacting local government funding and the distribution of cannabis tax revenue. View full bill text →
LD548
Failed
An Act Regarding Intoxicating Hemp Products
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✗ Failed
🕐 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · Mar 4, 2025
LD548 failed, leaving intoxicating hemp products unregulated in Maine, impacting consumer safety and market fairness. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in Maine for adults 21+. Maine voters legalized recreational cannabis in November 2016 with Question 1, though retail sales didn't launch until October 2020 due to regulatory delays. Maine has one of the more permissive home grow allowances.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 2.5 oz
- ⓘ Home grow: 3 mature plants
Latest Maine Cannabis Developments
