Title 22, Title 22

A medical provider may provide a written certification in accordance with this section for the medical use of cannabis under this chapter and, after having done so, may otherwise state that in the medical provider's professional opinion a qualifying patient is likely to receive t…

Notwithstanding chapter 262‑A, a person may provide a caregiver or a registered dispensary with cannabis paraphernalia for purposes of a qualifying patient's medical use of cannabis in accordance with this chapter. A person may be in the presence or vicinity of the medical use of…

A visiting qualifying patient from another jurisdiction that authorizes the medical use of cannabis pursuant to a law recognized by the department who possesses a valid medical cannabis certification from that other jurisdiction and photographic identification or a driver's licen…

A person may not manufacture cannabis products or cannabis concentrate or engage in cannabis extraction except as provided in this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 331, §17 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] 1. Tier 1 manufacturing facility. A tier 1 manufacturing facility registered pursua…

This section governs registry identification cards and registration certificates, except that registration of manufacturing facilities and persons authorized to engage in cannabis extraction is governed by section 2423‑F and registration of cannabis testing facilities is governed…

1. Limitations. This chapter does not permit any person to: A. Undertake any task under the influence of cannabis when doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice or would otherwise violate any professional standard; [PL 2009, c. 631, §37 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 6…

1. Provisions pertaining to primary caregiver apply to nonprofit dispensary. 1-A. Provisions pertaining to registered dispensary. For the purpose of assisting a qualifying patient, a registered dispensary may in accordance with rules adopted by the department: A. Dispense up to 2…

1. Packaging requirements. As applicable based on the form of the item sold, harvested cannabis sold in a retail transaction under this chapter must be: A. Prepackaged in child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging or placed in child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging with a…

1. Prohibitions. Signs, advertising and marketing used by or on behalf of a registered caregiver or dispensary may not: A. Be misleading, deceptive or false; [PL 2017, c. 452, §18 (NEW).] B. Involve mass-market advertising or marketing campaigns that have a high likelihood of rea…

In addition to all other applicable provisions of this chapter, edible cannabis products to be sold or offered for sale in a retail transaction in accordance with this chapter: [PL 2017, c. 452, §18 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] 1. Cannabinoid content. Must be manufactured i…

Pursuant to the home rule authority granted under the Constitution of Maine, Article VIII, Part Second and Title 30‑A, section 3001, a municipality may regulate registered caregivers, caregiver retail stores operating pursuant to section 2423‑A, subsection 2, paragraph P, registe…

1. Fund established. The Medical Use of Cannabis Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as an Other Special Revenue Funds account in the department for the purposes specified in this section. 2. Sources of fund. The State Controller shall credit to the fu…

A certificate, signed by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, stating what the records of the department show on any given matter related to this chapter is admissible in evidence in all courts of this State to prove what the records of the department are on that matt…

1. Rights of persons or entities acting pursuant to this chapter. A person whose conduct is authorized under this chapter may not be denied any right or privilege or be subjected to arrest, prosecution, penalty or disciplinary action, including but not limited to a civil penalty …

Collectives are prohibited under this chapter. A person may not form or participate in a collective. For purposes of this section, "collective" means an association, cooperative, affiliation or group of caregivers who physically assist each other in the act of cultivation, proces…

1. Definitions. 1-A. Registration violation types. The following registration violation types are established. A. "Major registration violation affecting public safety" means an intentional or knowing violation that imminently jeopardizes public health and safety or conduct that …

The department shall develop, implement and maintain a statewide electronic portal through which registered caregivers, registered dispensaries, cannabis testing facilities and manufacturing facilities may submit to the department the records required pursuant to this chapter. Th…

The department may conduct inspections of registered caregivers, registered dispensaries, cannabis testing facilities and manufacturing facilities in accordance with this section and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The department may not conduct an inspection of a qualify…

Notwithstanding section 2430‑K and in accordance with section 2430‑C, subsection 6‑A, the department, or an agent of the department, may enter the premises of a caregiver retail store or a dispensary to conduct a compliance check of the operation of the store or dispensary by att…

A registered caregiver, dispensary, cannabis testing facility or manufacturing facility may elect to voluntarily surrender cannabis plants, cannabis or cannabis products to the department for destruction under the following conditions. [PL 2023, c. 365, §24 (NEW).] 1. Request. A …

By February 15th each year, the department shall submit a report that does not disclose identifying information about qualifying patients, cardholders or medical providers to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over medical cannabis matters that co…