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How does the lottery and review process for license applications work?
The social equity lottery will be conducted first and is for social equity applicants only. The general lottery will be conducted after the conclusion of the social equity lottery.
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How many licenses will be available in Connecticut through the lottery?
DCP will hold multiple lotteries on an ongoing basis. DCP will announce the number of available licenses before each application round.
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Employee
An employee is anyone that is a member of the board of a company with an ownership interest in a cannabis establishment and anyone who is directly employed by a cannabis business or who has access to the business and its products.
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What is cannabis and marijuana?
The terms “marijuana” and “cannabis” are used interchangeably. Unless otherwise noted, on this website the term “cannabis” means cannabis in any form and stage of growth and includes all products made with marijuana.
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May an employee possess cannabis on the employer's premises?
It depends on the employer's written policies.
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May an employee ingest cannabis on the employer's premises?
An employer can prohibit the ingestion of cannabis on the employer’s premises.
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How does an employer determine if cannabis is causing impairment on the job?
The employer must have a reasonable suspicion, based on the totality of the circumstances, that the observed employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol which adversely affects or could adversely affect such employee’s job performance.
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Can an employer require an employee to refrain from consuming cannabis during off-duty hours?
Yes, except for medical marijuana patients.
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Can a potential employer refuse to hire a prospective employee because of a positive cannabis test?
An employer cannot refuse to hire a person solely on the basis of such person’s or employee’s status as a qualifying patient who uses medical marijuana certified to have an approved condition by a practitioner.
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Does an employer have to provide a reasonable accommodation on the job for an employee who uses cannabis?
No, employers are not required to make accommodations for an employee to perform their job duties while under the influence of cannabis.
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What is the role of the Connecticut Labor Department in investigating alleged violations of RERACA?
The Connecticut Labor Department has no investigatory or enforcement role of violations of RERACA.
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If a person believes that their rights under the law have been violated by their employer, what can they do?
If a person believes that a violation of the law has occurred, they may file a civil action in superior court within 90 days of the alleged violation.
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Cannabis Information from the Connecticut Department of Labor
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How does the difference between state and federal law affect employers?
Connecticut law created exemptions for certain employers and employees who receive federal funding, or whose jobs may be affected by the use of cannabis.
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May an employer take an adverse action against an employee who the employer reasonably believes is impaired or under the influence at the workplace?
Yes. The law prohibits the use of any intoxicating substances during work hours.
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Is there a testing standard for levels of cannabis like there is for blood alcohol levels?
No.
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