Cannabis
in Maine Dispensaries, Deals & Laws

In Maine, adults 21 and older may carry up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis. That total can include concentrate, but concentrate may make up no more than 10 grams of it (Title 28-B §1501). Adults may also give up to that same amount to another adult 21 or older, as long as no payment is involved (§1501). People under 21 may not possess cannabis unless it is for authorized medical use (Title 22 §2383). Medical patients fall under a separate program with its own registration rules (Office of Cannabis Policy FAQ). Check that program's requirements for patient-specific limits. --- Notes for the editor Concentrate limit conflict: The official statute (source 1) and goodtoknowmaine.com say 10 grams. NORML, MPP, visit-maine.com and Cova say 5 grams. I used the 10-gram figure because it comes from the statute, and the brief asks us to prefer official sources for legal facts. However, this is a real disagreement among the sources. If you read the "leave it out" rule strictly, cut the concentrate clause. -

In Maine, you must be 21 or older to possess, grow, or share adult-use cannabis. State law allows gifts of cannabis or plants only to recipients who are also at least 21 (28-B M.R.S. §1501). People under 21 may not possess cannabis unless the possession is medical use authorized under the state's medical cannabis chapter (22 M.R.S. ch. 558-C). Underage possession is a civil violation, not a crime. Having up to 1.25 ounces carries a fine of $350 to $600, and having more than 1.25 ounces and up to 2.5 ounces carries a fine of $700 to $1,000. A court cannot suspend these fines (22 M.R.S. §2383). --- Notes for the editor Medical-program age rules are left out. Two commercial telemedicine sites (sources 4 and 10) say medical applicants must be 18 and that minors need a parent or guardian. None of the official sources confirm this, including the Office of Cannabis Policy's medical-use page and FAQ. Since the directory lists Maine as both adult-use and medical, you may want to add a medical sentence after checking it against 22 M.R.S. ch. 558-C or OCP materials. Caregiver age is left out. NORML (source 16) says primary caregivers must be at least 21, but no official source here confirms it. Source 5 is not tagged [official], but I relied on it. It is hosted on mainelegislature.org, the Maine Legislature's own statute site, so I treated it as a primary legal source. Please conf

Maine allows adults 21 and older to grow cannabis for personal use at their own residence. Each adult may keep up to six mature plants, twelve immature plants, and an unlimited number of seedlings (28-B M.R.S. §1501). Growers may also give up to six immature plants or seedlings to another adult 21 or older, as long as no money changes hands (28-B M.R.S. §1501). The state's Office of Cannabis Policy notes that home cultivation comes with specific rules, so growers should review its guidance before planting (Maine OCP FAQ). --- Notes Conflicting mature-plant limit: Several non-official sources (NORML, MPP, Cova) say the limit is three mature plants. The statute (§1501) says six, which matches Visit Maine and Good to Know Maine. I used the statute's figure. Because the third-party sources disagree, a reviewer should confirm §1501 is current. Medical home grow was left out. The directory lists Maine as both medical and adult-use. However, no official source provided sets out cultivation rights for patients or caregivers. The Maine OCP medical page covers registration, testing, and tracking but not plant counts. Non-official sources (NORML's medical page, Advance Telemedicine, mainecannabis.org) mention six mature plants for patients or caregivers. I didn't include this because it needs an official citation. Municipal opt-out was left out. Only MPP says towns can opt out of allowing home cultivation, and no official source confirms it. **Security and visibility rules were left

Maine runs two distinct cannabis programs, and the state's Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) is the agency most shoppers and patients will encounter. According to OCP's FAQ, Maine has an Adult Use Cannabis Program that licenses both individuals and businesses, and a separate Medical Use of Cannabis Program with its own registration requirements (source). The medical program was set up in 2010 under the Department of Health and Human Services, and OCP assumed responsibility for it in February 2019 ([source](http://www.ma

Adult-use cannabis purchases in Maine are taxed at the register, with a 10 percent sales tax applied to retail sales (mainecannabis.org; Wikipedia). A separate excise tax is collected earlier in the supply chain, when cultivation facilities sell or transfer cannabis, so shoppers do not see it itemized on their receipt (Flowhub; mainecannabis.org). According to the Marijuana Policy Project, adult-use sales have produced more than $150 million in state tax reven

Maine does not allow you to use cannabis at the dispensary where you buy it. State law limits consumption to private homes and to private property where the owner has given permission (Title 28-B §1501). The same statute bars use in vehicles, at day care facilities while they are operating, in designated smoking areas, and in any public place where smoking is already prohibited (Title 28-B §1501). The Office of Cannabis Policy also warns that consumption is restricted by location and specifically rules out vehicles (OCP FAQ). Plan to take purchases home, or to another private property where you have permission, before using them. --- Notes for editor: Conflict left out: Wikipedia (source 7) says on-site consumption is allowed in licensed establishments. The official statute (source 1) limits consumption to private residences and private property with owner permission. Because these disagree, I followed the .gov source and did not mention licensed consumption venues. Someone should confirm whether any lounge or social-club licensing is actually in effect. Fine amount omitted: Sources 6, 11, and 18 put the civil fine for public use at up to $100, but none of the official sources provided confirm this. I left out any penalty figure. "Out of public view" omitted: Source 18 says private consumption must be out of public view. No official source here confirms it, so I left it out. Medical vs. adult-use not distinguished: The directory lists Maine as both medical and recreational. The official sources don't say whether registered medical patients face different consumption rules, such as consuming at a medical dispensary. The paragraph relies on the adult-use statute and doesn't claim a separate medical rule either way. This may be worth confirming with OCP.

Maine runs its medical cannabis program separately from adult-use sales, and the medical side has its own registration requirements (Maine OCP FAQ). The program is overseen by the Office of Cannabis Policy, which took over from the Department of Health and Human Services in February 2019 and registers caregivers, dispensaries, and their staff (Maine OCP – Medical Use). A patient's path starts with a certification from a medical provider (Maine Cannabis Coalition). Maine does not limit eligibility to a fixed list of diagnoses. Since legislation passed in 2018, providers may recommend cannabis to any patient they believe it will help (NORML; Maine Cannabis Coalition). Medical status also matters for younger patients, because state law carves out medical use from the general ban on possession by people under 21 ([22 M.R.S. §2383](

Maine does not limit medical cannabis to a fixed list of diagnoses. Since a 2018 change in state law, a certifying medical provider decides case by case whether a patient's condition may benefit from cannabis (NORML; Maine Cannabis; Cova). Patients still need that provider's certification to join the state's Medical Use of Cannabis Program (Maine Cannabis). That program has its own registration requirements, separate from adult-use rules (Maine OCP FAQ), and is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Policy ([Maine OCP](http://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp

Maine runs two distinct programs, so the paperwork depends on which one you're entering. The Adult Use Cannabis Program issues licenses to individuals and businesses, while the Medical Use of Cannabis Program has its own separate registration requirements (maine.gov FAQ). On the medical side, the Office of Cannabis Policy registers caregivers, dispensaries, and their employees (maine.gov medical use). Patients need a certification from a medical provider, and Maine accepts certifications from MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants (mainecannabis.org). Applicants generally must be at least 18, and minors apply through a parent or legal guardian (quickmedcards.com, advancetelemedicine.com). Applicants should also have a valid government-issued photo ID ([quickmedcards.com](

Maine runs its adult-use and medical cannabis programs separately, and the medical program has its own registration requirements (http://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/resources/faq). Renewal questions therefore mostly concern medical participants. The Office of Cannabis Policy has regulated the medical program since February 2019 and registers caregivers, dispensaries, and dispensary employees (http://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/medical-use), so it is the authority for current renewal requirements. Joining the program requires a certification from a medical provider (https://mainecannabis.org/medical-conditions). Patients and caregivers should check with the Office of Cannabis Policy about what they need to stay active, because the rules for renewing are not covered here

Maine's medical cannabis program is administered by the Office of Cannabis Policy (maine.gov/dafs/ocp/medical-use). To join the program, a patient needs a certification from a medical provider. Maine accepts these from MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants (mainecannabis.org/medical-conditions). Several private certification services say patients can finish the whole process online, with the provider evaluation held over video (quickmedcards.com, mainecraftcannabis.com). Patients should confirm with the provider that a remote visit will produce a valid certification before booking. --- Notes for the editor No official source covers telemedicine. None of the .gov pages provided address whether Maine law allows, restricts, or sets conditions on remote certification visits. The only telemedicine claims come from commercial certification businesses (sources 4 and 14), which describe their own services rather than the law. For that reason, the paragraph attributes those claims to the businesses instead of stating them as legal rules. I'd recommend finding an official source, such as the medical-use statute (Title 22, ch. 558-C) or OCP rules, before publishing anything firmer. The provider-type list comes from a non-official source. The list of eligible certifying providers is from mainecannabis.org. An official source should confirm it. The regulator's name differs between sources. Flowhub (source 12) calls it the "Office of Marijuana Policy," while the official

Maine runs two distinct cannabis tracks: an Adult Use Cannabis Program and a Medical Use of Cannabis Program, each with its own registration requirements (Maine OCP FAQ). The medical side is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Policy, which registers caregivers, dispensaries, and their employees (Maine OCP – Medical Use). Before visiting a Maine medical dispensary with a card from another state, patients should check with the Office of Cannabis Policy on whether that card is accepted and what documentation is needed. Under state statute, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, with no more than 10 grams of that as concentrate (28-B M.R.S. §1501). --- Note for the editor No reciprocity facts were established. Six sources (including both official OCP pages) list "reciprocity" as a heading, but none of the extracted facts say anything about it. I could not confirm whether Maine accepts out-of-state medical cards, whether visiting patients must register, or what paperwork applies. I did not state any rule. The paragraph only directs readers to OCP. Someone should pull the actual reciprocity language from the OCP medical-use page or the Title 22, Chapter 558-C statute and add it with a citation. Residency and adult-use purchases are not established. Section 1501 sets possession limits for "adults 21 and older." It does not address residency, so I did not say that out-of-state visitors can buy or possess under the adult-use rules. The last sentence is included only as context. Cut it if it reads as implying visitor eligibility. The sources conflict on concentrate limits. The statute says 10 g. NORML, MPP, Cova, and visit-maine.com say 5 g. I used the statutory figure. The sources conflict on the regulator's name. Flowhub says "Office of Marijuana Policy." The official pages say "Office of Cannabis Policy." I used the official name.