Dispensaries open now in Portland, Maine

Recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries are legal in Portland, ME. However, a statute in a legalization bill allows cities within the state to declare themselves as a “dry town,” similar to how some towns treat alcohol or liquor sales.

The process of bringing recreational dispensaries to Portland, ME took four years, with the first dispensaries opening their doors on October 9, 2020. Although the city of Portland has embraced cannabis in the community, it is still illegal to smoke weed in public. The only places you can legally smoke weed in Portland, ME are in a private residence, although property owners, landlords, and rental agencies may choose to prohibit the use or possession of cannabis on their property. It’s also illegal for anyone to use marijuana in a vehicle, including both drivers and passengers.

Portland is home to a total of 23 marijuana dispensaries that offer a variety of recreational and medical cannabis products on their menus. In Portland, ME customers can choose from dispensary menu offerings like cannabis flower, edibles, tinctures, pre-rolls, and concentrates. In Portland, you can buy up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower or 2.5 ounces of cannabis concentrates at a time.

With an abundance of dispensaries in the metro area, the easiest way to find and buy weed in Portland, ME is to use an app like Leafly. If you’re looking for a medical dispensary, remember that you need to have a valid medical marijuana card issued by the state of Maine in order to enter. For recreational dispensary customers, you’ll need to be at least 21 years of age or older and have a valid form of identification such as a driver license. You can save time at Portland, ME dispensaries by ordering your weed online at Leafly.com.