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Maine

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Sep 6, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
$235M
2026 year to date
Retail
194
open licenses
Cultivation
82
open licenses
Manufacturing
89
open licenses
Labs
3
open licenses
Pending
73
applications

Regulation timeline

Sep 1, 2026
Maine launches lockable cannabis storage bags program to reduce accidental use
via Maine Public
Aug 13, 2026
Eight Somerset County groups receive grants from marijuana grow-house plea deals
via Centralmaine.com
Aug 10, 2026
Maine medical cannabis chain owner sues Ellsworth over license denials
via Bangor Daily News
Jul 13, 2026
Machias passes cannabis moratorium to review 2024 ordinance
via newscentermaine.com
Jul 7, 2026
Machias Select Board schedules cannabis vote
via newscentermaine.com

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Enforcement

Maine cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Maine?

Yes. Maine has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in Maine?

194 retail locations are currently listed on Maine's official license roster (refreshed Sep 6, 2026). The state also lists 82 cultivation and 89 manufacturing licenses.

How much cannabis does Maine sell?

Maine has recorded $235 million in cannabis sales so far this year, per official state filings tracked on our Markets page.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.