Yes, marijuana cultivation sites must be kept out of public view. If your plants can be seen from a public place (such as the street) without the use of binoculars or similar tools, then it is considered within public view. Cultivation sites also must be kept under lock and key. All Maine residents who choose to cultivate marijuana must take the necessary steps to ensure their plants cannot be accessed by anyone under the age of 21.

Most importantly, it must be presently clear to law enforcement or government officials who are the owner of the cultivation site and the cannabis plants. This means that if a police officer comes upon your plants, they must also find an attached label that includes the name, driver's license or MMJ ID number, and a statement that the cannabis plants are authorized by Maine law.

For instance, a cannabis label should look like the following:

Michael J. Sample, Sr.

MMJ ID: 1237467

Personal Adult Use: Title 28-B, Section 1502

If the particular cultivation site is located on property that is not owned by the grower, such as a landlord, the grower must obtain written permission to cultivate cannabis on the property. In these cases, the landlord's name must be included on the plant label.