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US (ME): Maine seeks to ban cannabis advertising

Marijuana in Maine may be legal, but a new bill up for debate at the State House wants to ensure advertising for it is not. Shops throughout Maine have been selling recreational marijuana for more than four years, but the rules around advertising the product still remain up in the air.

"I feel like these ads are OK as long as they do not go towards minors," Adrian Alie, who opposes a cannabis advertising ban, said.

Senator Scott Cyrway is sponsoring legislation that looks to regulate cannabis advertising. Others support an advertisement ban.

"I don't think it should be advertised or encouraged by any means," ban supporter Paul Hawkes said. "It is not good for your lungs or good for your health."

Read more at WGME 13