The director of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy discusses the rapidly growing cannabis industry. In 2021, gross sales of recreational cannabis reached about $82 million. We will discuss the economic impact of this explosive growth, and hear about a state report that finds that the legal cannabis market has reduced illicit sales. We’ll also learn about developments in the supply and demand of medical marijuana.
Panelists:
Erik Gundersen, director, Maine Office of Cannabis Policy within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
VIP Callers:
Michael Sofis, senior scientist, Advocates for Human Potential
Hannah King, partner,Dentonslaw firm; specializing in cannabis law
Alysia Melnick, attorney, Bernstein Shur; representing the Maine Craft Cannabis Association; served as political director for the 2016 citizens' initiative that made cannabis legal for all adults 21 and over; member of Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission
John F. Kilbride, chief, Falmouth Police Department; chair, Law Enforcement Cannabis Working Group
For the listening tour: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/news-events/news/statewide-cannabis-community-listening-tour-travel-maine
Maine Cannabis Program Report: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/news-events/news/maine-office-cannabis-policy-report-cannabis-program-shows-success-launch
