MAINE Cannabis Laws In 2016 Maine passed recreational cannabis which allows all residents to enjoy using the plant. The first recreational use establishment licenses were granted in September of 2020, and multiple businesses have opened throughout the state. Under Maine law, individuals 21 years of age or older are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces (70 grams) of marijuana. Additionally, adults are allowed to lawfully possess and cultivate up to three mature marijuana plants, 12 immature plants and unlimited seedlings. Consuming cannabis on public or federal land is strictly prohibited and illegal in Maine. Recreational marijuana may only be consumed on private property, out of public view. Adults 21 years of age or older who do choose to consume marijuana in public and are found guilty of perpetrating this civil violation are subject to a fine up to $100. As with any recreational substance, driving under the influence of cannabis is strictly illegal. It is legal to transport marijuana accessories and up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis, so long as the marijuana is kept sealed in a child-proof container at all times the transportation vehicle is being used. As with every other state with some form of legalized marijuana, exporting marijuana across state lines is illegal. With the passing of the Federal Farm Bill of 2018, CBD and Hemp products became legal under Federal Law. So, you may legally buy any product that contains these ingredients and transport them across state lines. Medical marijuana patients from the following states may purchase in Maine. The patient must show their certification from the state they live in presently and a State ID or Drivers License from the same state. Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma. Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, DC
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