The Legislature finds cannabis to be an emerging agricultural and manufacturing industry in the State contributing to the State's overall economy.   [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §5 (NEW).]

The Legislature further finds that a well-regulated cannabis industry remains the most effective tool in diminishing the impact of illicit-market cannabis activity within the State.   [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §5 (NEW).]

For these purposes, the Office of Cannabis Policy is established within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and is maintained for the administration and enforcement of this Act and the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act.   [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §5 (NEW).]