OCP's mission is to ensure the health and safety of all Mainers by effectively and responsibly licensing and regulating cannabis establishments.
In Case You Missed It
Recent Guidance
Guidance Regarding Infused Plant Material (Adult Use) This guidance highlights the adult use testing requirements for infused plant material (cannabis flower and/or trim mixed with cannabis concentrate/extract) that is being sold without being manufactured into individual infused pre-rolls. Read more.
Guidance for Measuring Mature Plant Canopy (Adult Use)
This guidance outlines the approach OCP will take when calculating mature plant canopy of an outdoor adult use cultivation facility. Read more.
Other News & Updates
Maine DEP Shares Environmental Guidance (Medical & Adult Use) This updated guidance from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shares safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable Best Management Practices (BMPs) for cannabis waste. Read more.
FAQs from OCP's Communications Survey (Medical & Adult Use)
In May 2023, OCP surveyed program participants about the resources, materials, and informal opportunities that OCP offers. The Office received a number of similar questions and comments in the open-ended response fields of the survey. Given that many responses were submitted anonymously, OCP is sharing this document to provide clarity and answer many respondents' questions and comments. Read more.
OCP to Host a Legislative Wrap Up Webinar (Medical & Adult Use)
In addition to providing written legislative roundups, OCP will be hosting a webinar upon this session's adjournment to summarize legislative changes affecting the state’s cannabis programs. Program participants will receive additional details about this event via email.
OCP Holds Quarterly Metrc User Call (Adult Use)
OCP hosted a Metrc User Call on Wednesday, June 21 for Adult Use Cannabis Program (AUCP) licensees to provide their feedback and concerns related to the State's inventory tracking system. Watch on YouTube.
Lessons from Licensing
Medical and adult use cannabis program employees are reminded that they must submit their own registry identification card (RIC) and individual identification card (IIC) applications because they have to affirm and electronically sign the application. This includes scheduling their own fingerprinting appointments as there is a privacy acknowledgement that needs to be read and signed during the scheduling process.
Compliance Corner
Batches of adult use cannabis or cannabis products that fail testing for either pesticides or metals may not be remediated. Adult use cannabis and cannabis products that fail testing for pesticides or metals may, however, be retested in accordance with the requirements of 18-691 C.M.R. Chapter 1. More information is available in the Rules for the Certification of Cannabis Testing Facilities, 18-691 C.M.R. Chapter 5.
Summer Events
OCP staff will be on the road again this summer for community listening sessions in Washington, Androscoggin, Cumberland, and Somerset counties. In addition, the Office will soon be launching a Cannabis Conversations Panel Series to provide opportunities for cannabis program participants and other stakeholders to engage on industry-specific topics.
Stay tuned for more information on these initiatives in the coming weeks!
Team OCP – Meet Hilary
Hilary Reeder has been a part of the OCP team since October of 2022. In her role as a Planning and Research Associate, Hilary works to ensure OCP’s public data and resources are accurate and comprehensive for all users.
Before joining the OCP team, Hilary worked in different sectors of the cannabis industry. She shared, “With my prior experience working in the cannabis industry, I understand how important community is. Knowing that I work for an office that strives to maintain and strengthen this cannabis community is truly a blessing!”
Outside of work, Hilary is a certified personal trainer and spends her free time practicing pole fitness and studying mycology.
Municipal Reminders
OCP's Municipal Reimbursement Program helps reimburse municipalities for qualifying expenses associated with opting to permit adult use cannabis establishments. This includes legal fees, staff time, and more!
