This ruling has been on the horizon for some time, but we finally have a decision by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals. As reported by Law360: “A split First Circuit panel affirmed Wednesday that the Constitution’s dormant commerce clause applies to the federally illegal medical cannabis industry and that a Maine law mandating local...
The Office of Cannabis Policy has announced in a Guidance Document found HERE that the limited authorization for onetime transfers of cannabis plants and seeds from the medical cannabis program to the adult use program, in accordance with 28-B MRS § 501(6) expires on September 8, 2022. This means that no cultivation facility licensee will be permitted...
Maine Law (Title 26 M.R.S.A. § 42-B) requires every employer to place this poster in the workplace where workers can easily see it. Download it here to print it out and stay compliant! Regulation of Employment Poster – State of Maine *Warning* You should never need to pay for these posters, spam companies will attempt...
Effective July 1, 2022 (adopted by the Office of Cannabis Policy June 1, 2022) The Office of Cannabis Policy has completed final adoption of the rules to establish a regulatory framework governing adult use, also known as recreational, cannabis in Maine. The rule appears in the Code of Maine Rules as Adult Use Adopted Rules...
Cohen Law Maine brings you an update on Maine’s cannabis regulator. Keep in mind, our blog posts are not legal advice and do not establish an attorney-client relationship. Background This guidance is provided by the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) to registered caregivers and registered dispensaries engaged in the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program...
Cohen Law Maine breaks down how recent legislative changes could affect you! Keep in mind, all Cohen Law Maine blog posts are not legal advice and do not establish an attorney-client relationship. You may have seen in our last legislative update that some substantial legislation was recently passed. LD 1928 became law, and creates the...
Cohen Law Maine brings you an update on Maine’s cannabis regulator. Keep in mind, our blog posts are not legal advice and do not establish an attorney-client relationship. The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy With the passage of LD 1957 “An Act To Promote Equity And Increase Opportunities In The Cannabis Industry By Reducing Restrictions...
The 130th Legislature has adjourned, and the cannabis landscape has already begun to change! Here’s everything you need to know from Cohen Law Maine. Remember, bills passed into law become effective 90 days from the day the legislature adjourns, unless otherwise stated, or passed as an emergency measure, which makes the bill effective immediately. This...
Cohen Law Maine brings you all of the details on specials, events, and deals to celebrate 4/20 in Maine and support local cannabis businesses. Keep in mind, our blog posts are not legal advice, and do not establish an attorney-client relationship. We love Maine’s cannabis scene, and couldn’t think of a better way to support...
Cohen Law Maine breaks down a common question from caregivers, and reviews how to stay compliant while selling “tobacco products” such as rolling papers, vape pens and cartridges, and more. Please keep in mind that our blog posts do not establish an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered as legal advice. We’ve heard a...
