Professional Vendor Directory
Building a dispensary means building a team. We've put together a directory of Maine professionals who know cannabis.
The Importance of Specialized Cannabis Experts
Operating a cannabis business in Maine has quirks that regular professionals often haven't encountered. Because cannabis is still federally illegal, dispensaries deal with IRS Section 280E, which limits business deductions. You need a CPA who's done this before, as we explain in our 280E Taxation Guide.
Similarly, securing compliant real estate is a labyrinth. Maine operates on an "Opt-In" municipal framework, meaning a town must explicitly vote to allow adult-use cannabis operations. Our featured legal experts understand the nuances of local zoning boards and state-level Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) applications. They can help you navigate the complexities discussed in our Real Estate & Zoning Guide. If you have a highly specific need not covered by our directory, please contact us directly for a custom referral.
Legal & Licensing
Expert cannabis attorneys to guide your state and local applications.
Tammie Snow, Esq.
Specialty: Licensing & Regulatory
Location: Portland
Bernstein Shur
Specialty: Corporate & Zoning
Location: Portland/Augusta
Accounting & 280E Tax
CPAs specializing in IRC 280E compliance and dispensary bookkeeping.
BerryDunn
Specialty: Tax & Audit
Location: Portland
Macpage
Specialty: Financial Strategy
Location: South Portland