SACO, Maine - Two Maine cities are going to consider placing moratoriums on recreational marijuana businesses as the state prepares to vote on whether to legalize recreational pot use.
Portland will consider a six-month temporary ban on retail marijuana establishments and social clubs on Monday. Portland is the largest city in the state and legalized marijuana locally in 2013, though there is nowhere to legally buy the substance in the city.
The southern Maine city of Saco is also poised to consider placing such a moratorium. The Portland Press Herald reports that the City Council plans to discuss the issue at a workshop Monday. A moratorium vote isn't planned.
If approved, adults who are at least 21 could have up to 2.5 ounces of pot and could buy marijuana from licensed retailers.