An Act To Create Municipal Cannabis Revenue Sharing

This bill requires Maine's Office of Cannabis Policy to distribute 10% of funds from the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety Fund to municipalities that opt to permit cannabis businesses. It reimburses qualifying expenses like legal fees for drafting ordinances or town meetings related to allowing cannabis operations, with each municipality limited to one $20,000 reimbursement. Municipalities must apply within three years of adopting a cannabis-friendly ordinance, and funds are only available until July 1, 2027. The reimbursement applies only to expenses incurred before a municipality's initial approval of cannabis operations.