AUGUSTA, Maine —Lawmakers tasked with rolling out the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maine are pondering the best way to tax pot to bring in state revenue and discourage the illicit market.
A legislative committee is spending months coming up with recommendations for a roll-out set for next year. Lawmakers approved $200,000 for the committee to hire consultants.
In November, voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana.
The referendum included a 10 percent tax on marijuana sales. Advocates say the tax shouldn’t be more than that.
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