Silver Therapeutics Dispensary Expands into Maine
From back-and-forth legislation to short cannabis supply, Maine’s road to legal weed has been interesting, to say the least. However, the last few years have set the cannabis industry in Maine on a full-steam-ahead path, and now multi-state operators are making their way to the area. Silver Therapeutics, a well-established cannabis dispensary brand in Massachusetts, has become one of the few MSOs (multi-state operators) in Maine. The brand has a dispensary in Berwick, ME, a dispensary in South Portland, ME, and one more on the way in Portland, Maine.
Legal Cannabis in ME: It’s been a long, strange trip
Even though the state of Maine experienced a few frustrating setbacks, adult-use cannabis sales finally came to fruition at the end of 2020. The whole process was slowed by everything from legislative rewrites and vetoes to the pandemic. Even by the point when everything passed and adult-use cannabis was good to go, things were a bit rocky. The first dispensaries allowed licensure had problems opening due to lacking product.
The state actually experienced the slowest rollout of any other state in history, taking four years from legislation approval until retail sales began. Thankfully, the Pine Tree State is now home to a large number of dispensaries, some of which are multi-state operators. With all the kinks worked out, legal weed sales in Maine have now been on a steady record-breaking incline.
MSOs in Cannabis: Blazing new, but familiar trails in Maine
Initially, Maine set a residency requirement for anyone looking to open and run an adult-use dispensary to have been a resident of Maine for four years. But that residency requirement was overcome by mid-2020. This opened up the doors for multi-state operators like Silver Therapeutics to bring their operations into Maine.
MSOs offer a few unique values to dispensary customers. For example, with access to a dispensary like Silver Therapeutics, the value lies in the fact that they’ve been offering adult-use cannabis long enough to have already worked through some of the nuances that come along with initially getting into the business. MSOs usually have a well-established menu because they know what customers are looking for. Further, some work with cultivators in multiple states to keep their inventory both competitively priced and diverse.
This particular dispensary model has taken root across the country, even though MSOs are relatively new to Maine. The fact that the single brand must remain compliant with laws in different states makes such operations a challenge. However, Silver Therapeutics has worked really hard to expand its reach and set forth the example in both Massachusetts and Maine as an MSO.
What Sets Silver Therapeutics Apart
Silver is a top name in cannabis in New England, and it’s not without reason. The brand supports the local cannabis industry by partnering with local growers and product producers, which will be the same in the state of Maine. Their menus boast some of the most sought-after, locally grown strains, and a diverse lineup of other cannabis products. Silver Therapeutics is known for educating the public about cannabis, whether dispensary customers or just people in general. The brand’s online voice is an exceptionally valuable resource— the Silver Therapeutics blog is a well-stocked hub for cannabis information.
As Maine’s cannabis landscape continues to change and grow, it’s exciting to see brands like Silver make their way across state lines. The road ahead is bound to be filled with all good things for cannabis consumers.