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Members of the Maine Legislature’s Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation will soon debate newly proposed regulations that would allow adults to purchase cannabis online or from drive-thrus. The proposed rules are part of a new bill that sets up a regulatory framework for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and sales. The bill will set guidelines and application fees for canna-businesses, and also proposes a 20% sales tax rate for legal cannabis.
Supporters of the regulations argue that these conveniences will help convince cannabis consumers to purchase legal products instead of turning to the black market. “Back in July, the committee agreed that delivery would help combat the black market,” said Paul McCarrier, president of Legalize Maine. “We know that convenience is one of the big reasons that somebody turns to the black market, but price is an even bigger one. That is our top priority, keeping it affordable for Mainers.”
Proponents have also argued that since these methods of purchase have been deemed acceptable for alcohol sales, they should be acceptable for cannabis sales as well. “If Maine allows it for alcohol, we see no…
