Maine Marijuana Tax Revenue 2025

What is the Tax Rate for Marijuana in Maine?

Below are the rates for adult-use and medical marijuana, enacted in October 2019:

  • Adult-Use Marijuana: 10%
  • Medical Marijuana: 5.5% / 8%*

*Prepared food containing Medical Marijuana is subject to a tax rate of 8%.

Maine Cannabis Industry Taxes

The data shows the amount of taxes generated by marijuana businesses in Maine.

Maine’s cannabis tax revenue showed fluctuations across the quarters. The highest Medical Tax Liability was observed in Quarter 2 of 2021 at over $5.5 million. For Adult Use Tax Liability, the peak was in 2023 - Quarter 3 at around $6 million. Sales Tax Revenue also grew over time, reaching a high of nearly $6 million in the third quarter of 2023. Excise Tax Revenue followed a similar trend, with the highest in 2024 - Q2 at approximately $4.3 million.

Year Combined Annual Tax Received from Cannabis Sales in Maine Total to Date
2025 - -
2024 $236,223,020 $2,854,380,752
2023 $274,121,043 $2,618,157,732
2022 $325,103,684 $2,344,036,689
2021 $423,486,053 $2,018,933,005
2020 $387,480,110 $1,595,446,952
2019 $302,458,426 $1,207,966,842
2018 $266,529,637 $905,508,416
2017 $247,368,473 $638,978,779
2016 $193,604,810 $391,610,306
2015 $130,411,173 $198,005,496
2014 $67,594,323 $67,594,323

Last updated: December 23, 2024

Source: Maine Revenue Services