Data updated: August 24, 2026
Flavor Ban Status
local onlyNo statewide flavor ban. Local ordinances exist, including Bangor's flavored tobacco ban. Check your city's rules before stocking flavored products.
Delta-8 / Hemp Status
legalLegal. Maine's drug schedules exclude tetrahydrocannabinols contained in hemp (17-A M.R.S. 1102, Schedule Z), and the state has no delta-8-specific restriction or retail regime.
Kratom Status
no ban on recordNo statewide kratom ban on record as of August 24, 2026. This reflects the absence of a known ban, not a state approval of kratom.
License Required
YesMaine Department of Health and Human Services
PMTA Directory Required
NoMinimum Purchase Age
21+
Rates & Licensing
Maine Revenue ServicesOfficial source for current tax rates and license requirements.