Is cannabis legal in Maine?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Maine?

Cannabis in Maine is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Maine for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates. A repeal initiative failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot.

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Maine for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates.

Permitted

Summary

Recreational cannabis is legal in Maine for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates. A repeal initiative failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot.

Source: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/28-B/title28-Bsec1501.html · Updated July 13, 2026

Maine Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Maine →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Maine for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates.
Possession Limits in Maine →Permitted
In Maine, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2.5 ounces, including no more than 5 grams of concentrate.
Home Cultivation in Maine →Permitted
Maine allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 3 mature plants, 12 immature plants, and unlimited seedlings, and you may keep all the cannabis produced.
Public Use in Maine →Permitted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Maine, but it is allowed on private property, subject to the owner's rules.
Buying Cannabis in Maine →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Maine from licensed adult-use stores, with a limit of 2.5 ounces per transaction and no more than 5 grams of concentrate.

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