For the first time, federal prosecutors say they are seeking the forfeiture of Maine properties used in illegal cannabis growing operations that might be tied to organized, transnational crime organizations.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
‘This is monumental,’ President Biden said in a video statement, calling it an important move toward reversing longstanding inequities.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Feds: Maine illegal marijuana grows may be tied to Chinese crime organizations
The U.S. Attorney’s office said Friday that federal authorities are investigating an estimated 100 illegal growing sites in Maine, as well as similar activities in 19 other states.
Posted inNation / World, News
Attorney general moves to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug
The measure, if enacted, would not instantly legalize marijuana at the federal level but could broaden access to the drug for medicinal use.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Suspect held without bail in Maine as feds investigate illicit marijuana grows in 20 states
Xisen Guo, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in China, faces charges after a bust in rural Penobscot County. A detention hearing is scheduled for Monday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers support sealing past marijuana convictions – but not automatically
The proposal would allow convictions for marijuana cultivation and possession crimes committed prior to legalization to be eligible for sealing by a judge.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers scrap bill to decriminalize drug possession; opt for study instead
The original proposal sought to treat substance use as a public health issue and would have set up receiving centers to help people dealing with a crisis.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills opposes bills that would hide past marijuana offenses
Advocates say more people should be able to have convictions for low-level crimes such as marijuana possession sealed by the courts, but the proposals are opposed by Maine’s governor and others.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police investigate ‘large marijuana grow’ in New Sharon
Police seized evidence from the home, although it was not disclosed what that involved.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore meeting March 12 on proposed businesses
Questions voters will consider at the annual town meeting referendum vote April 23 will also be reviewed.