Medical Cannabis in Maine

Program overview

Maine operates Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program, administered by Maine Office of Cannabis Policy.

How Maine’s law developed

Question 2 in 1999 legalized medical marijuana. Recreational legalized 2016 via Question 1. Retail sales began October 2020.

Official resource

Maine Office of Cannabis Policy

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Questions people in Maine ask

Is marijuana legal in Maine?
Yes. Maine legalized recreational marijuana in 2016 through a citizen initiative (Question 1). Adults 21 and older may possess up to 2.5 ounces. Maine's medical program has been operational since 1999, making it one of the earliest medical states.