Adult Use Establishment Operations

A guide to the core legal requirements for cannabis establishments in Maine.

Official Definitions

The following definitions are taken directly from the Maine Revised Statutes.

Cannabis Establishment

"'Cannabis establishment' means a cultivation facility, a products manufacturing facility, a testing facility or a cannabis store." Title 28-B, §102, sub-§ 8

Cannabis Store

"'Cannabis store' means a facility licensed under this chapter to purchase cannabis, immature cannabis plants and seedlings from a cultivation facility and cannabis and cannabis products from a products manufacturing facility and to sell cannabis, cannabis products, immature cannabis plants and seedlings to consumers." Title 28-B, §102, sub-§ 9

General Licensee Requirements

All licensees are subject to the general requirements of the Act.

Track and Trace System

A licensee shall use the statewide track and trace system administered by the department for all cannabis plants, cannabis and cannabis products. Title 28-B, §105

Inspections

A licensee shall, during business hours, make available to the department for inspection the licensed premises and all records required to be kept by the licensee. Title 28-B, §106