The new adult-use cannabis law allows hybrid retailers and dispensary facilities to sell up to 5 ounces of medical marijuana to qualifying patients or caregivers per day. The law also gives the Commissioner of Consumer Protection the authority to set lower limits as necessary to protect the overall medical marijuana supply. For information on current medical marijuana limits including monthly allotments and transaction limits, please go to Medical Marijuana Program. Qualifying patients will also have access to different dosage forms, strengths and delivery devices than adult-use consumers, and medical marijuana products that are sold in the medical marijuana program will not be subject to the tax imposed on adult-use cannabis.
Existing dispensary facilities may convert to hybrid retailers that will serve both qualifying patients and consumers, but hybrid retailers will remain dedicated to servicing patient needs. New hybrid retailers may also open, increasing geographical access to medical marijuana products for patients. Additionally, qualifying patients are no longer required to select one dispensary facility to purchase medical marijuana products; they can now purchase medical marijuana products from any licensed dispensary facility or hybrid retailer. Qualifying patients and adults age 21 years and older may grow up to three mature and three immature cannabis plants in their primary residence in accordance with 21a-408d of the Connecticut General Statutes (as revised by Section 70 of P.A. 21-1).
For more information, please see "What is the difference between the Medical Marijuana Program and the Adult-Use Cannabis Program?"