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PublishedMarch 21, 2019
State hires director for its recreational marijuana program
Scott Lever will report to Erik Gundersen, who leads the state's new Office of Marijuana Policy.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
New contract appeal may further delay Maine’s rollout of marijuana sales
The losing bidder wants the state to hold off on awarding a consulting contract, claiming the winner has a conflict of interest.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2019
State backs out of second cannabis contract
A deal with a Florida company to provide seed-to-sale tracking has been set aside and will be rebid.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2019
New Hampshire gives initial approval to recreational pot
Democrats recently added legalization to their party platform, but Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has vowed to veto the bill if it passes the Legislature.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2019
Firm that launched Colorado’s legal cannabis market wins Maine contract
In its second solicitation for a consultant to guide the state's oversight of recreational marijuana, regulators pick Freedman and Koski, which challenged a previous award to a competitor.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2019
State official apologizes as chaos reigns over sales of CBD products
The regulator says one inspector's order to remove the hemp-derived products from stores was misguided and merchants should have been told to review federal law and seek legal counsel if they had questions.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Portland enacts zoning rules for retail marijuana stores, but leaves key issue unsettled
The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2019
Portland delays action on zoning rules for marijuana-related businesses
The City Council postpones a vote at the request of Councilor Belinda Ray, who plans to offer 2 amendments but missed the meeting because of an illness.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2019
Portland to consider letting pot shops sell regular food and drinks
The City Council is scheduled to vote Monday to establish zoning rules.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Maine hires point person to roll out legal pot sales
Erik Gundersen worked previously as lead policy adviser for the Legislature's Marijuana Legalization Implementation Committee.
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