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Can licensed cannabis establishments sell hemp products?
Public Act 23-166 allows for the sale of hemp manufacturer products at licensed dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers.
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Do food and beverage items need to be shelf-stable?
Yes. All cannabis products must meet the manufacturing requirements identified in Section 21a-421j-26 of the Department’s policies and procedures, including that all cannabis products shall be homogenous and shelf-stable for a minimum of 60 days after opening without refrigeration.
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Can hybrid retailers or retailers sell or giveaway promotional items such as apparel?
No. Cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, and manufacturer hemp products are the only items that a hybrid retailer or retailer may sell, offer, give, dispense, compound, transfer, or transport, as applicable.
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How is total THC calculated
In Connecticut, total Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is calculated using the following formula: Total THC = (THCA x 0.877) + THC
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Can I buy or sell products with delta-8-THC or delta-10-THC in Connecticut today?
No. High-THC hemp products, and any products that contain synthetic cannabinoids, are considered cannabis and may only be sold by licensed cannabis establishments.
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After our conversion to Hybrid Retailer, are Dispensary Technicians required to complete Medical Marijuana transactions?
No. Transactions may be completed by any licensed adult-use cannabis employee at the hybrid retailer.
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Policies and Procedures for Connecticut's Adult-Use Cannabis Program
The policies and procedures related to Chapter 420h of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, are effective July 28, 2023 and are available at eRegulations.ct.gov.
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Can I get a license if I have been convicted of a felony?
Having a felony conviction does not preclude you from getting a license, however, if you have been convicted of specific crimes, you would be disqualified from being able to register as a backer or key employee.
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Can I change backers?
No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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Can I apply for the lottery and then add backers if I am selected in the lottery?
No. No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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When does the provisional license expire for DIA cultivators?
At this time, there is no expiration for provisional licenses issued to cultivators under Section 21a-420o.
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What are the advantages of buying cannabis from a licensed establishment?
Buying cannabis and cannabis products from a licensed cannabis establishment allows adults 21 and older to purchase products that meet health and safety guidelines.
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After our Hybrid Retailer Conversion Application is approved and the Adult-Use Cannabis market opens, are there restrictions where an employee with an Adult-Use Cannabis Employee credential is allowed in the facility?
No.
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Is the entire facility buildout and inspection required for the final license before the expiration of the provisional license?
Yes. The entire facility, as it is intended to operate upon final licensure, must be built and inspected prior to the expiration of the provisional license and meet all minimum requirements for operation as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
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After our conversion to Hybrid Retailer, does a ratio of three (3) Dispensary Technicians to one (1) Dispensary Pharmacist still need to be maintained?
Yes, if the Hybrid Retailer chooses to employ Dispensary Technicians, there may be no more than three for every one Dispensary Pharmacist on a shift.
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Does the “Dedicated Key Employee” need to be a pharmacist?
No.
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