Maine statute sets how much cannabis an adult may possess, transfer, and cultivate.
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Laws and local rules change. Read the official sources at the bottom of this page.
Cannabis-friendly lawyers in Maine
Listed October 2026
Criminal defense
These lawyers defend cannabis and marijuana charges in Maine.
Steven A. Juskewitch
Ellsworth
Steven A. Juskewitch, in Ellsworth, lists unlawful possession, criminal possession, and criminal sale of marijuana among the Maine drug charges he defends.
William Ashe
Ellsworth
William Ashe, of Ashe Law Offices in Ellsworth, defends Maine drug cases and explains when marijuana possession over 2.5 ounces is still a crime.
Starting a cannabis business
These lawyers help with licensing, forming a company, and compliance for a cannabis business in Maine.
Tammie L. Snow
Portland
Tammie L. Snow, at 136 Commercial Street in Portland, handles Maine cannabis licensing, regulatory compliance, and cannabis business formation.
Caseiro Burke
Scarborough
Caseiro Burke, listing a Scarborough mailing address, prepares Maine cannabis license applications and also helps with entity formation.
Bernstein Shur
Portland
Bernstein Shur’s Portland office advises cannabis clients on state and local licensing and business formation.
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Possession, transfer, and plants
- A person may use, possess, or transport at any one time up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, or a combination that includes no more than 10 grams of concentrate.
- The same amount may be transferred or furnished, without remuneration, to a person who is 21 or older.
- A person may possess, cultivate, or transport up to 6 mature plants, 12 immature plants, and an unlimited number of seedlings, subject to the cultivation section.
- The Office of Cannabis Policy says it licenses cultivators, manufacturers, retail stores, and testing facilities for adult use by people over 21.