Caregiver & Dispensary Operations
A guide to the core legal requirements for medical cannabis establishments in Maine.
Official Definitions
The following definitions are taken directly from the Maine Revised Statutes.
Registered Caregiver
"'Registered caregiver' means a caregiver who is registered by the department pursuant to section 2425." Title 22, §2422, sub-§ 1-F
Dispensary
"'Registered dispensary' or 'dispensary' means a not-for-profit entity registered pursuant to section 2428 that acquires, possesses, cultivates, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, sells, supplies or dispenses cannabis or related supplies and educational materials to qualifying patients." Title 22, §2422, sub-§ 6
Authorized Conduct
The following conduct is authorized for registered caregivers and dispensaries.
Possession & Dispensing Limits
A registered caregiver or dispensary may possess up to 2.5 ounces of prepared marijuana per qualifying patient. Title 22, §2423-A, sub-§ 2
Cultivation Limits
A registered caregiver may cultivate up to 6 mature cannabis plants for a qualifying patient. Title 22, §2423-A, sub-§ 1