Cannabis in Maine

Leaf of a Cannabis plant.

Cannabis in Maine relates to a number of legislative, legal, and cultural events surrounding use of cannabis (marijuana, hashish, THC, kief, etc.). As of March 2015, medical marijuana is legal in Maine, marijuana overall is decriminalized, and marijuana is legalized in the cities of Portland and South Portland.

State law

On November 2, 1999, Maine legalized medical marijuana when 62% of the populace voted yes on Question 2.^[1]

On May 1, 2009, Maine decriminalized cannabis when Governor John Baldacci signed legislation (LD 250) which made possession of 2.5 ounces or less a civil infraction.^[2][3]

Municipal legalization

2013

On November 5, 2013, voters in Portland, Maine passed Question 1 by 67% which legalized the possession of 2.5 ounces within the city's limits.^[4][5]

2014

The separate municipality of South Portland voted to legalize marijuana in November 2014, succeeding with 6,326 to 5,755 in favor. During the same election, the city of Lewiston voted down legalization, 7,366 to 6,044 against.^[6]

See also

• Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction

References

1. "Referendum Election Results, Questions 1-3 - November 2, 1999 (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Maine.gov. 1999-11-02. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
2. "Maine: Lawmakers Expand Marijuana Decriminalization Law". Norml.org. 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
3. "PUBLIC Law, Chapter 67, An Act To Streamline and Clarify Laws Pertaining to the Civil and Criminal Possession of Marijuana". Mainelegislature.org. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
4. "Portland voters legalize marijuana | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram". Pressherald.com. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
5. "Maine 2013 General Election results — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine". Maineelections.bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
6. Graham, Gilliam (4 November 2014). "Pot legalization approved in South Portland, defeated in Lewiston". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 1 March 2015.