Are there laws against this in other states?

Just load up on nips in Maine and mix the drink yourself 🤷‍♂️

Hey, kids! Smoke the same blunts Big Poppy does, get that hit, little fella, it'll be a homerun!

A scam. You only pay the app fee when you apply.

Link for those who need help getting over a paywall

You can soon buy marijuana products from Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz’s own personal brand.

That’s the result of a partnership between Papi Cannabis and JAR Cannabis Co., a longtime presence in Maine’s medical and recreational marijuana markets, according to Maine Biz.

Ortiz, affectionately known by New England sports fans as Big Papi, developed Papi Cannabis with Massachusetts-based marijuana retailer and wholesaler Rev Brands, Maine Biz reported.

Under the new partnership, his Sweet Sluggers blunts can be bought at JAR Cannabis stores in Newry, Portland, South Portland and Windham, starting in April. They will be available as a single for $18 and three for $50.

A Rev Brands spokesperson told Maine Biz that the expansion into Maine is an opportunity for Ortiz to “bolster his premium brand.”

JAR Cannabis was formed in 2012 to serve Maine medical marijuana patients, and it operates a medical marijuana shop in Windham, according to Maine Biz.

https://web.archive.org/web/20230307202707/https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/03/07/business/david-ortiz-maine-marijuana/

I do have family with significant health issues. Extended family lost parents, a friend lost a sister, and my Mom is in a nursing home where dozens died. I think we’re lucky this version of OMICRON is milder than earlier types. Personally, I’m friggin sick of hearing about it, but it is what it is for us…

Dishonest Auctioneers may will use this technique, without penalty, to drive up prices.

Again, I think this is a problem only with the out-of-state, quick buck auctioneers. I will write to the Board a second time and this time ask it what does it mean that the Auctioneer must disclose any of his biddings. I will specifically ask again if pawns, for the sole purpose of increasing bids, are banned. Happy to include any other question in my email to them if you have one. I will respond to this sub once an answer is received.

There’s a difference between “it’s not allowed” and “they did it and didn’t get caught”

Shill and by-bidding could/should get the auctioneer in trouble. I have no doubt it happens and they don’t get caught. Or they do get caught and they shut down that auction license and apply for a new one.

My understanding of the scam is that the item would go back to inventory. My view from past readings is that this is something that traveling "estate" auctions would do in the summer time - certainly not well known auction companies. Sort of the "Let me coat your driveway with this left over sealer from another job" sort of scam.

This is pretty straightforward.

> What you linked says that the Auctioner must disclose whether or not he can actually bid as well. It does not say that he must disclose other bidders that are in the audience solely for the purpose of raising the auction prices.

If somehow that “other bidder” won, would they pay for the item? If not, they’re working for the auctioneer and according to what I posted that person must be disclosed.

What you linked says that the Auctioner must disclose whether or not he can actually bid as well. It does not say that he must disclose other bidders that are in the audience solely for the purpose of raising the auction prices. There's a big difference between the auctioneer wanting an item for himself and bidding vs. having pawns in the audience. The State says that the law does not address that issue. Please see my edit to the topic.

If they’re bidding to drive up the price but would not pay for the item if they won, they’re bidding for the auctioneer.

> the Auctioneer does not have to reveal whether or not "friends" are in the audience to up the bids. The only rule about this applies to the auctioneer and owner of the item themselves, not their accomplices.

Where does anything say that?

According to the page I linked, it’s not allowed.

Yes, but the Auctioneer does not have to reveal whether or not "friends" are in the audience to up the bids. The only rule about this applies to the auctioneer and owner of the item themselves, not their accomplices. It is a very large loophole.

No it’s not irrelevant. It says if the auctioneer is going to bid they must disclose it. That’s the whole point of the first post.

And this says if they can’t have fake bidders in the crowd… they must disclose it or they (probably) risk their auction license.

ops talking about fake bidders in the crowd. this is irrelevant.

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Why are you a contrarian who doesn't help anyone?

I don’t think it’s good genes honestly, out of probably 30 friends and/or work colleagues and their extended families who have all had Covid… I have only heard of one person who had a more serious case that required hospitalization. If you have health issues I totally understand being cautious and concerned… otherwise this all seems like a bunch of overblown nonsense.

Whether it is legal or not I'm sure it happens. The problem is that it is difficult, if not impossible, to prove.

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I can’t find the law but I found this

> https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-licensing-auctioneers/frequently-asked-questions/consumers-questions

> What should I expect when I attend an auction?

> At the beginning of the auction, the auctioneer is required to post for display and describe the conditions of the auction sale. The conditions must indicate:
> 6. Whether or not the auctioneer or consignor reserves the right to bid;

So it looks like the auctioneer may bid, but must disclose it.

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the kennebec and it’s tributary’s also a sea run salmon River? At least up to a certain point? I’m no where near an expert on Maine fisheries.

It’s actually quite common for most USM undergraduates to go do their 2 years of gen eds at SMCC and the transfer over. It is considerably cheaper. USM actually has a “don’t reject” policy that says, if you meet the criteria for college, you will not be turned down. This means as long as you took the SATs, have a high school diploma or GED, and apply, you are pretty much guaranteed acceptance.

But like the others said, take the gen eds at SMCC first, then transfer over. Most gen eds will transfer over, some are even taught by the same instructor, and as a recent grad you get the free tuition to Main community colleges, resulting in about $750 savings per class.

If you do this for EMCC, there are the same opportunities available. Plus, depending on the program, you would earn enough credits for an associate’s degree from the community college, then transfer into a 4 year program and take advantage of the Maine educational opportunity tax credit on the two year degree while you earn your 4 year.