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Cannabis Laws in Maine

Is weed legal in Maine? Yes — recreational and medical cannabis are both legal here for adults 21+.

Maine permits adult-use cannabis for people 21+, with licensed retail stores open since October 2020. Adults may possess 2.5 oz of cannabis or a combination including no more than 10 g concentrate. Home cultivation allows 6 mature plants, 12 immature plants and unlimited seedlings per adult, subject to statutory security and labeling rules. Medical use has been legal since 1999.

Federally, cannabis is still a controlled substance nationwide — but that status is in flux. See where rescheduling stands →

StatusRecreational & medical legal
Recreational since2016
Medical since1999
Adult-use retailOpen
Possession and purchase limitsUp to 2.5 oz cannabis or a combination including no more than 10 g concentrate; lawful homegrown cannabis may be kept at the residence or grow location
Home growingUp to 6 mature plants, 12 immature, unlimited seedlings per adult
Adult-use minimum age21+

Regulated by Maine Office of Cannabis Policy.

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Reviewed 2026-11-08. This is general information for adults 21+, not legal advice — cannabis laws change frequently. Confirm current rules with Maine Office of Cannabis Policy before acting.