It’s a great question. Recreational (adult use - AU) cannabis products are more expensive than medical because the AU cannabis program has greater compliance requirements and is more heavily taxed than medical (the Maine Marijuana Legalization Act imposes a 10% tax on all recreational cannabis sales). There are stringent testing requirements to ensure the safety of the products. Currently there are no testing requirements in the Maine medical cannabis program.
SO ARE THERE ANY ADULT USE REC STORES NEAR KITTERY MAINE? SOMEWHER SO I DONT HAVE TO DRIVE UP TO PORTLAND?
Medical patients don't have a tax for purchases I believe outside of excise. However recreational does, but I think its on the business, not the customer.
Probably so the State can still make money on the mmp certification cards...iust a guess.
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