8 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Authorized for Maine

A referendum was passed in November of 2009 which is finally being implemented in the Maine Medical Marijuana arena. Even though Maine Medical Marijuana was approved over 10 years ago, the recognition and acceptance of dispensaries changes the landscape of Medical Marijuana in Maine and makes the state only the 5th to explicitly recognize dispensaries.

The Department of Health and Human services is accepting and reviewing applications submitted by any interested not-for-profit corporations who can afford the application fee. Applications must be submitted with a check for $15,000, of which $14,000 is refundable to the corporation if they are not chosen. All applications must be received by Friday, June 25th @ 2pm.

In addition, the recent referendum also has specific literature regarding the application process for potential patients, rights of the patient, and responsibilities of the providers.