We ask that you ensure you are commenting on the correct chapter and form and ask that you be specific in your comments. OCP will accept comments starting today, August 15 through September 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Public participation is a critical component of the MAPA process. As such, OCP is also holding an in-person public hearing on September 6th to take public comments and questions.
Public Hearing
Wednesday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m.
19 Union Street, Room 325
Augusta, Maine
Either or both avenues may be utilized by interested members of the public to provide feedback to OCP on the format, content, and/or application of the proposed rules.
Once the public comment process is complete, OCP will consider the feedback received and make appropriate revisions to each rule. Following these revisions, OCP will finally adopt the routine technical rules (Chapter 40) and submit the provisionally adopted major substantive rules (Chapters 10, 20, and 30) for legislative consideration before final adoption.
Detailed information about the timeline for these rulemaking processes is available in OCP’s executive summary. Please note that additional information regarding major substantive rulemaking for the medical cannabis program is also forthcoming.
Thank you for your attention and consideration of these important matters. We look forward to engaging with you over the coming weeks and months. |