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What are the advantages of buying cannabis from a licensed establishment?

Date: January 05, 2023

Buying cannabis and cannabis products from a licensed cannabis establishment allows adults 21 and older to purchase products that meet health and safety guidelines.

Cannabis use and Safety Policies Procedures and The Law Retail Sales Possession

When will retail sales of cannabis begin?

Date: December 10, 2021

The supply chain must be entirely licensed before sales can begin, including stores, testing labs, and growers, and there must be enough growing capacity to supply the retail market. The Governor has directed each state agency to work to implement the law quickly and responsibly.

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Can I buy or sell products with delta-8-THC or delta-10-THC in Connecticut today?

Date: September 20, 2023

No. High-THC hemp products, and any products that contain synthetic cannabinoids, are considered cannabis and may only be sold by licensed cannabis establishments.

Hemp, CBD and Other Products Policies Procedures and The Law

Does the cannabis legislation put limits on advertising?

Date: July 01, 2021

Only cannabis establishments licensed in Connecticut may advertise cannabis or services related to cannabis in this state.

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Can product packagers make pre-rolls?

Date: February 17, 2023

A product packager with authorization to expand their authorized activities to include the authorized activities of a product manufacturer is authorized to manufacture cannabis pre-rolls.

Licensing Frequently Asked Questions Policies Procedures and The Law

What is the difference between the Medical Marijuana Program and the Adult-Use Cannabis Program?

Date: November 01, 2023

Connecticut has both a Medical Marijuana Program and an Adult-Use Cannabis Program. Learn about the differences between the two markets.

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Are product packagers allowed to submit cannabis products for brand approval?

Date: March 17, 2023

Product packagers with expanded authorization to expand the product packager's authorized activities to include the authorized activities of a product manufacturer may submit cannabis products for brand approval.

Licensing Frequently Asked Questions Policies Procedures and The Law

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility License

Date: April 25, 2025

The Department is not accepting applications for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities at this time. More information will be provided on the new process of opening either a medical marijuana dispensary facility or a medical marijuana production facility in the future.

Licensing - Lotteries and Application Information Establishing a Business

Adult-Use Cannabis Hybrid Retailer License

Date: June 12, 2024

Licensing and application information for adult-use cannabis hybrid retailer.

Licensing - Lotteries and Application Information

Cannabis Employee

Date: December 11, 2024

An employee is anyone who is not a backer, but 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 establishment or has routine access to the establishment and its products.

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