Maine Needs Consistent Policy On Hemp And Cbd

The state of Maine cannot seem to get it right when it comes to hemp and CBD. This is a fast-growing industry with enormous potential for Maine, but state regulators are constantly rewriting the rules, sending threatening letters and upending an industry that should be regulated, of course, but should also be encouraged. We are members of the Maine Hemp Policy Council, a coalition of hemp growers, processors, distributors and retailers that all have a lot hanging on Maine’s approach to CBD. CBD (or cannabidiol) is a compound extracted from the hemp plant that is widely available across Maine and the U.S.