Maine Marijuana License

Maine voters approved adult-use cannabis in 2016, and stores opened in October 2020. The Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP), in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, runs both the adult-use and medical programs.

Maine accepts applications on a rolling basis, but every adult-use business needs approval from a municipality that has opted in. Many towns haven't. State applicants receive a conditional license first, then an active license after local approval.

• Cultivation: Tiers 1–4 and nursery
• Products manufacturing
• Cannabis store
• Testing facility
• Sample collector

• Municipal opt-in and local license
• Criminal history checks for officers and owners
• Compliant premises and Metrc tracking
• Maine residency is no longer required

• Cannabis store: $250 application; license fee up to $2,500
• Products manufacturing: $250 application; up to $2,500
• Cultivation Tier 1: $100 application; Tier 2–4: $500 application; license fees up to $250–$30,000 by tier and indoor or outdoor
• Nursery: $60 application; $350 license
• Testing facility: $250 application; up to $1,000

1. Confirm your town has opted in to the license type.
2. Apply to the OCP and pay the application fee.
3. Receive a conditional license.
4. Get local approval and pass inspection.
5. Pay the license fee and receive your active license.

• Adults 21+ may possess up to 2.5 ounces and grow up to 3 mature plants
• Municipalities must opt in for businesses
• Packaging, labeling and testing rules apply

• Any condition a provider believes cannabis can help
• Written certification from a Maine medical provider; residency isn't required

1. Get a written certification from a provider.
2. Use the certification at any medical dispensary or registered caregiver.
3. If you want a state registry identification card, apply online with the Office of Cannabis Policy and pay the $20 fee.