An Act to Reduce
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0948
Committee Amendment CA_A_H699 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2423-F

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/:,.,." to H.P. 613, L.D. 948, "An Act to Reduce 
Administrative Burdens and Expand A'cc1ss in the Laws Governing Cannabis" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2423-F, sub-§8, as repealed and replaced by PL 2019, c. 331, 
§ 17 and amended by PL 2021, c. 669, §5, is further amended to read: 
8. Registration requirements. This subsection governs registration requirements of 
a manufacturing facility or a person authorized to engage in cannabis extraction using 
inherently hazardous substances under subsection 3 and the officer or director or assistant 
of the facility or person. 
A. hi accordance with rules adopted under subsection 10, the department shall register 
and issue a registration certificate with a registry identification number to a 
manufacturing facility or a person authorized to engage in cannabis extraction within 
days to the facility or person if the facility or person provides: 
(1) The flflffitftl fee required pursuant to section 2425-A, subsection 1 O; 
(2) The legal name of the facility or person and, if incorporated, evidence of 
incorporation and evidence that the corporation is in good standing with the 
Secretary of State; 
(3) The physical address of the facility or person or the physical address where an 
applicant who is an individual will engage in the activities authorized under this 
section. If the facility or person changes its physical location, or if a person 
registered under this subsection changes the location at which the person engages 
in activities authorized under this section, the facility or person shall notify the 
department of the new location; and 
(4) The name, address and date of birth of each officer or director of the facility 
or person. 
B. In accordance with rules adopted under subsection 10, the department shall issue 
registry identification cards to the officer or director or assistant of a registered 
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manufacturing facility or person authorized to engage in cannabis extraction using 
inherently hazardous substances within 5 business days of approving an application or 
renewal under this subsection. A registry identification card is required to be issued to 
an officer or director or assistant of a registered manufacturing facility or person 
authorized to engage in cannabis extraction using inherently hazardous substances. A 
registry identification card expires one year 2 years after the date of issuance. A registry 
identification card issued under this paragraph must contain: 
(1) The name of the cardholder; 
(2) The date of issuance and expiration date of the registry identification card; and 
(3) A random identification number that is unique to the cardholder. 
The department may not issue a registry identification card to an officer or director or 
assistant of a registered manufacturing facility or person authorized to engage in 
cannabis extraction using inherently hazardous substances who has been convicted of 
a disqualifying drug offense. The department shall conduct a criminal history record 
check of each person, officer or director or assistant subject to this subsection efr--aH: 
ffi'lffl:lB:l basis every 2 years. 
If the department determines not to issue a registry identification card for a person, 
officer or director or assistant, the department shall notify the registered manufacturing 
facility or person authorized to engage in cannabis extraction using inherently 
hazardous substances in writing of the reason for denying the registry identification 
card.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph D in the first line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "registration certificate" and inserting the following: 'registry 
identification card' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 22 MR.SA §2425-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2021, c. 662, §22, is further 
amended by amending the 2nd blocked paragraph to read: 
In the case of a caregiver's application for renewal of a registry identification card, except 
for a renewal under paragraph D. upon receipt of a timely filed, complete application 
submitted by the caregiver, the department shall provide the caregiver with a written 
statement acknowledging receipt of the application that authorizes the caregiver to continue 
operating under the caregiver's current card until the application is approved and a renewed 
card is issued by the department, the application is denied and the current card expires, 90 
days elapse from the date of the written statement or the current card is suspended or 
revoked in accordance with this chapter, whichever occurs first. If the department fails to 
issue or deny a renewal of a registry identification card within 90 days of providing the 
written statement acknowledging receipt of the application, the renewal is deemed granted 
and a copy of the application for renewal of the registry identification card is deemed a 
valid registry identification card.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 22 MR.SA §2425-A, sub-§6, ,rA, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 452, §12, is 
amended to read: 
A. The aBlll¼a-1 fee required pursuant to subsection 10;' 
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Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph Din the first line (page 1, line 28 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "applicant" the following: 'holding a valid registration 
certificate and' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. 22 MR.SA §2425-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2021, c. 662, §27, is further 
amended by amending the 2nd blocked paragraph to read: 
In the case of a registered dispensary's application for renewal of a registration certificate, 
except for a renewal under paragraph D, upon receipt of a timely filed, complete application 
submitted by the dispensary, the department shall provide the dispensary with a written 
statement acknowledging receipt of the application that authorizes the dispensary to 
continue operating under the dispensary's current certificate until the application is 
approved and a renewed certificate is issued by the department, the application is denied 
and the current certificate expires, 90 days elapse from the date of the written statement or 
the current certificate is suspended or revoked in accordance with this chapter, whichever 
occurs first. If the department fails to issue or deny a renewal of a registration certificate 
within 90 days of providing the written statement acknowledging receipt of the application, 
the renewal is deemed granted and a copy of the application for renewal of the registration 
certificate is deemed a valid registration certificate.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 7 the following: 
'Sec. 8. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Office Associate II position, one Office Specialist I 
position, 3 OCP Licensing Analyst positions, one OCP Chief Licensing Investigator 
position, 5 OCP Compliance Inspector positions and one Field Investigator Supervisor 
position and All Other associated position costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATNE COUNT 
12.000 
12.000 
Personal Services 
$503,044 
$543,089 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$503,044 
$543,089 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2025-26 
2026-27 
All Other 
$48,261 
$48,261 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$48,261 
$48,261 
Medical Use of Cannabis Fund Z265 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Office Associate II position, one Office Specialist I 
position, 3 OCP Licensing Analyst positions, one OCP Chief Licensing Investigator 
position, 5 OCP Compliance Inspector positions and one Field Investigator Supervisor 
position and All Other associated position costs. 
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GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL 
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2025-26 
$754,570 
$754,570 
2025-26 
$72,391 
$72,391 
2025-26 
$1,257,614 
$120,652 
$1,378,266 
2026-27 
$814,635 
$814,635 
2026-27 
$72,391 
$72,391 
2026-27 
$1,357,724 
$120,652 
$1,478,376 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill that increases the current limit under 
the medical cannabis laws to allow a caregiver to cultivate up to 60 mature cannabis plants, 
up to 120 immature cannabis plants, up to 1,000 square feet of mature plant canopy and up 
to 2,000 square feet of immature plant canopy. The amendment also extends the registration 
period for manufacturing facilities and for persons authorized to engage in cannabis 
extraction using inherently hazardous substances from one year to 2 years. The amendment 
updates the requirement for the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to 
conduct criminal history record checks for an officer or director or assistant of a registered 
manufacturing facility or person authorized to engage in cannabis extraction using 
inherently hazardous substances from annually to every 2 years and makes other necessary 
technical changes. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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Approved: 06/11/25 LRL 
LD948 
LR 2174(02) 
An Act to R~duce Administrative Burdens and Expand Access in the Laws Governing Cannabis 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( H--(6fl\ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$1,257,614 
$1,257,614 
$120,652 
$0 
FY 2026-27 
$1,357,724 
$1,357,724 
$120,652 
($4,106,571) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$1,500,675 
$1,500,675 
$120,652 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$1,465,691 
$1,465,691 
$120,652 
($4,106,571) 
This bill extends the duration of Adult Use Cannabis and Medical Use Cannabis registrations and licenses from one to 
two years and establishes an expedited renewal process for licensees and registrants in good standing. 
The transition from annual to two-year registrations and licenses will reduce Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to 
the Medical Use of Cannabis Fund by $2,451,151 and the Adult-Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund by 
$1,655,420 in fiscal year 2026-27 and are projected to decrease revenue by similar amounts in fiscal year 2028-29. 
This estimate is based on current registration and license data. 
The Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services has indicated 
that because the licensing platform cannot automatically verify whether a registrant has remained violation-free, staff 
will need to review each file and manually verify the compliance detennination. Additionally, the annual renewal 
process was previously the time when a majority of applicants updated ownership percentages, operating plans, and 
local authorizations and used that updated infotmation for other required licenses, registrations, and certificates from 
other state and local entities. As a result, OCP anticipates an increase in off-cycle change applications due to the shift 
in license tenns from one to two years. Along with the administrative review needs, OCP has indicated that most 
licenses are currently inspected on a rolling 18-month cycle, and the changes outlined in this bill would necessitate 
shifting that inspection cycle to an annual basis. 
The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,257,614 and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of 
$120,652 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for the additional licensing and compliance staff listed below. 
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Compliance Staff 
OCP Chief Licensing Investigator 
OCP Compliance Inspector 
Field Investigator Supervisor 
Licensing Staff 
Number 
Office Associate II 
Office Specialist I 
OCP Licensing Analyst 
Because this bill includes statutory references to both the Adult-Use and Medical Use of Cannabis programs, the 
appropriations and allocations noted above have been proportionally funded across both programs. This distribution 
is noted below. 
Adult Use 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Medical Use 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$503,044 
$48,261 
$754,570 
$72,391 
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