Maine Could Soon Be Home to Marijuana Farmers’ Markets

One of the clear signs of spring in Maine is when farmers' markets begin to pop up across the state. From produce to flowers to all things in between, it's a chance for farmers and consumers to come face to face.

But according to The Marijuana Herald, there potentially could be a new type of farmers' market coming to Maine. One where farmers and consumers will still be able to come face to face. But instead of veggies, it'll all about cannabis.

A Bipartisan Bill in the Maine Legislature Would Allow For Marijuana Farmers' Markets

A new bill with bipartisan support has made its way to the Maine legislature. House Bill 1559 would allow for medical marijuana farmers' markets to become legal in Maine. The terminology in the bill suggests that these could be indoor or outdoor farmers' markets depending on the season.

One of the more interesting tidbits of language in the bill is that medical marijuana patients would also legally be allowed to consume cannabis on site at these farmers' markets.

There Will Be Strict Guidelines in Place For Marijuana Farmers' Markets in Maine

Consistent with most laws involving medical and recreational marijuana in Maine, there will be strict guidelines for cannabis farmers' markets if the new bill is adopted.

Some of those strict guidelines will include following protocol on patient verification, proper security, clear separation of sales and consumption areas as well as collection of Maine state sales tax.

Don't Expect Marijuana Farmers' Markets to be Everywhere in Maine

Another notable piece of language in the bill states that municipalities will have final say over whether to allow or prohibit medical marijuana farmers' markets from taking place in their town or city.

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If the bill is passed, Maine will become one of the first states in the nation to allow legal medical marijuana farmers' markets.