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Maine Marijuana Laws

As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.

Cannabis laws in Maine follow Maine’s state law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.

Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older, including licensed retail sales and personal cultivation within limits. Medical cannabis is also available. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law, and some legal risk may exist in federal contexts.

Quick facts

  • Recreational: Legal
  • Medical: Available
  • Possession: Legal within limits
  • Buying/Selling: Legal at licensed retailers
  • Tourists: May purchase if 21+; federal prohibition applies

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.

Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.

Legislative History

Maine voters legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+ in 2016 via Question 1, permitting possession of up to 2.5 ounces, home cultivation of up to six flowering plants, and licensed retail sales (which began in 2020). Medical cannabis was legalized earlier in 1999 through a ballot initiative, expanded over time to include dispensaries and caregiver systems.