LD 548 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act Regarding Intoxicating Hemp Products

This bill establishes regulations for intoxicating hemp products in Maine, requiring them to be produced only by licensed adult cannabis manufacturing facilities and sold exclusively at licensed cannabis stores. It defines intoxicating hemp products as those containing specific cannabinoids (like delta-8 or delta-9 THC) at 2.5mg+ per package (or 5mg or less per 16oz beverage container), prohibits sales to anyone under 21, and mandates testing, labeling, and packaging standards. The bill removes a previous restriction on hemp manufacturing and allows licensed facilities to ship these products to other states, subject to those states' laws. It directly affects cannabis manufacturers, retailers, and consumers purchasing these products.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - LTW
legislature
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
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Teresa Pierce
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