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ME LD1920

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tiffany Strout

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of potentially intoxicating hemp products to anyone under 21 years of age in Maine

  • Defines "potentially intoxicating cannabinoids" to include Delta-8, Delta-9, Delta-10 THC and their isomers, metabolites, hydrogenated forms (like HHC), synthetic forms, and acetate esters (THC-O)

  • Classifies a hemp product as "potentially intoxicating" if it contains 0.3% or more intoxicating cannabinoids OR has a ratio of less than 10:1 nonintoxicating to intoxicating cannabinoids

  • Requires child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging for potentially intoxicating hemp products (excluding beverages, salves, and topicals)

  • Takes effect immediately upon approval as emergency legislation due to child safety concerns; became law without the Governor's signature on June 24, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Potentially Intoxicating Hemp Products to a Person Under 21 Years of Age

Products

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans And Legal Affairs5/6/2025

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