Citizen's initiative wants to roll back recreational cannabis use in Maine

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A new citizen’s initiative is looking to roll back recreational cannabis use in Maine.

Maine has allowed for prescribing and limited possession of medical marijuana since 1999, and a successful 2009 referendum established licensed and regulated medical dispensaries. Then, in 2016, Maine voters approved recreational use, retail sale and taxation of cannabis, which the state also refers to as adult use.

However, a newly proposed ballot referendum wants to do away with the commercial cultivation, sale, purchase and manufacture of cannabis starting Jan. 1, 2028. However, it would still allow for personal use and possession of up to 2.5 ounces.

Colin Mack of Brunswick is listed as the lead petitioner on the Secretary of State’s website; however, he did not respond to a request from Maine Morning Star for comment.



https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/12/12/citizens-initiative-wants-to-roll-back-recreational-cannabis-use-in-maine/