Maine legalized recreational cannabis in 2016 through Question 1, with retail sales starting in 2020. The state of Maine is known for their craft cannabis from small growers and operators. However, Maine has challenges with illegal grows from Chinese criminal gangs, which is driving prices down and is supplying the entire black market Cannabis market in the northeast.
Maine's market prioritizes craft and organic brands, with a focus on small-batch flower, edibles, and concentrates available mainly in medical dispensaries (because of adult-use testing regulations).Â
Here's a list of notable brands:
Kind Farms
Green Truck Farms
Brothers
Beach Boys
Mighty Viking
American ReLeaf (Bangor, ME)
Maine's cool, humid climate fosters resilient strains, often craft-bred for potency and unique flavors. Sherb n Runtz, a sweet hybrid, and Purple Outlaw, an indica for relaxation, are local favorites.
Raspberry Truffle offers berry notes, while Sundae Best and Shire provide creamy, uplifting effects.
Snakes Cake and Snake Eyes from Maine breeders stand out for rarity.
Goji OG and Purple Punch thrive outdoors, with Gorilla Glue #4 and Blue Dream adapted for Maine's short season.
Maine's cannabis market generated over $200 million in adult-use sales in 2023, with medical peaking at $30.6 million monthly; 2025 forecasts show steady growth amid national $35 billion projections. Trends include price compression and oversupply.
Maine's cannabis industry in 2025 faces oversupply, price volatility, and illicit grows linked to organized crime, with shops struggling to expand due to geography and acceptance. Proposed tax hikes and delayed testing for medical products add burdens, alongside federal banking and rescheduling uncertainties.
