Maine LD1609 mandates background checks for medical cannabis providers to prevent organized crime involvement.

Maine LD1609 requires the Office of Cannabis Policy to deny licenses to individuals or entities associated with organized crime as identified by state or federal law enforcement officers within the past years. The office must also deny licenses to those operating at locations known to be linked to organized crime within the same timeframe. The office must communicate regularly with law enforcement regarding persons or locations associated with organized crime.

Maine LD1609 mandates background checks for medical cannabis providers to prevent organized crime involvement.

Maine LD1609 requires the Office of Cannabis Policy to deny licenses to individuals or entities associated with organized crime as identified by state or federal law enforcement officers within the past years. The office must also deny licenses to those operating at locations known to be linked to organized crime within the same timeframe. The office must communicate regularly with law enforcement regarding persons or locations associated with organized crime.