Maine's cannabis industry runs like parallel worlds—the well-established medical program and the newer adult-use market each follow different rules, yet sometimes overlap in interesting ways. This dual-market system has created one of the nation's most diverse cannabis markets, where small-scale caregivers work alongside larger commercial businesses.

Maine's medical cannabis community is watching closely as state lawmakers review proposals that could bring Maine's program in line with safety standards common across the country. The Veterans and Legal Affairs committee met Monday to discuss nine cannabis-related bills, with special attention on two that focus on product safety testing.