PORTLAND (AP) — Three of Maine’s four federally recognized Indian tribes are discussing legalizing marijuana on their lands.

The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/19qQiQw ) reported that the Passamaquoddy at Pleasant Point, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs say they are actively studying or discussing legalization and whether it would bring economic benefits to their communities.

Tribe members say they are in the very early stages of discussing the issue and have made no decisions about the scope of legalization, such as whether it would be limited to allowing tribal members to grow or use marijuana for personal purposes, or whether it would be defined more broadly.

The Penobscot Nation says it has no intentions of legalizing marijuana.