LD1717

An Act Regarding Background Checks for Medical Cannabis Providers

Failed·5/20/25
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Maine LD1717 mandates criminal history record checks for applicants and registrants under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act.

Maine LD1717 requires applicants and registrants under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act to undergo criminal history record checks. This includes individuals applying for a registry identification card or registration certificate, as well as officers, directors, or assistants of business entities involved in cannabis activities. The bill specifies that criminal history record checks must be conducted by the State Bureau of Identification and include information from both the Maine Criminal Justice Information System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

9:45 AM

Hearing

May 8, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 19, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 12, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held