Maine police seek clarity on White House spokesmans pot comments

Source: Portland Press Herald

Maine police are waiting for clarification of a signal from the Trump administration that it may crack down on states that have legalized recreational use of marijuana.

In a news briefing Thursday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said he expects states to be subject to “greater enforcement” of federal laws against marijuana use. President Trump sees “a big difference” between the use of marijuana for medical purposes and for recreational purposes, Spicer said. He said that states’ legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes “is something the Department of Justice, I think, will be further looking into.”

As of Friday night, the Justice Department had declined to comment on Spicer’s remarks.

In November, Maine voters narrowly approved legalizing recreational marijuana. Adults 21 and older can now legally possess and cultivate marijuana for personal use, and state and local authorities are developing regulations for retail sales. It’s not clear what effect a federal policy change would have in Maine.

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