Orientation guide

Title 28‑B Overview

Four-chapter roadmap showing how Maine structures adult-use cannabis: governance, licensing, compliance, and taxation.

Chapter Highlights

Chapter 1 – General Provisions: Establishes policy goals, definitions, agency powers, and rulemaking.§101–§110
Chapter 2 – Licensing: Outlines application paths, background checks, fees, and local authorization.§201–§206
Chapter 3 – Regulation: Details inspections, investigations, violations, penalties, and recordkeeping.§301–§308
Chapter 4 – Taxation: Covers excise and sales tax, reporting requirements, and revenue distribution.§401–§408

Chapter	Focus	Frontline Impact
1 — General Provisions	Definitions, policy goals, agency authority	Know what the law means by “cannabis product”, “immature plant”, “licensee”, etc.
2 — Licensing	License types, application process, background checks	Understand who can operate which part of the supply chain and the importance of license display.
3 — Regulation & Compliance	Inspection powers, violations, penalties	Procedures to follow during inspections and what infractions trigger sanctions.
4 — Taxation	Excise and sales tax, reporting, revenue allocation	Why accurate invoicing and reporting matter (audits, remittance deadlines).

Adult Use Cannabis Product: Cannabis or concentrate intended for adult consumption; excludes medical use products.§102(1)
Immature vs. Mature Plant: Immature < 24 inches and lacking flowers; mature plants count toward possession limits.§102(31)
Licensee: Person or entity holding any license issued under Title 28‑B (store, cultivation, manufacturing, testing).

Scenario

Before adjusting SOPs or training language, confirm statutory backing.

Scenario

Include relevant section citations when documenting compliance issues.

Scenario

Cross-check state authority vs. municipal powers for zoning or operating hours.

Need detail? Jump to Chapter 1 or Chapter 3, or download the full statute PDF.