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What do businesses, other than cannabis retailers and package stores, need to do to continue to sell THC-infused beverages?
Not all businesses will be allowed to continue to sell THC-infused beverages. Effective July 1, 2024, only cannabis retail establishments (dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers) and package stores with a waiver can offer THC-infused beverages (beverages containing THC) for retail sale.
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What is a THC-infused beverage?
THC-infused beverages are non-alcoholic drinks that contain THC.
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Product Registry
The product registry gives you access to information about medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis products registered in Connecticut.
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How can I find out which adult-use cannabis establishment licenses have been issued?
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Guidance Documents
The Department has developed resources for licensees on various topics.
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Dispensary Pharmacist
This license is for individuals who are qualified to acquire, possess, distribute and dispense marijuana.
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Dispensary Technician
This registration is for an individual working within a dispensary facility assisting in the dispensing of the medical marijuana.
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Can a dispensary technician complete their training at two different locations?
This is a decision for the licensed pharmacist that is responsible for the dispensary technician’s training program, provided that sufficient records are maintained.
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When do dispensary technicians count toward the pharmacist-technician ratio?
A dispensary technician will count toward the 1:3 pharmacist-dispensary technician ratio when the dispensary technician is performing routine cannabis dispensing functions specific to the dispensary technician credential.
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Is constant live video connectivity required for a remote pharmacist to directly supervise a dispensary technician?
The department has developed guidance for the practice of remote pharmacy in the dispensing of cannabis, which addresses sufficient supervision practices.
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What is “direct supervision” of a dispensary technician by a pharmacist?
"Direct supervision" means a supervising licensed pharmacist who (A) is physically or virtually present in the area or location where the dispensary technician is performing routine cannabis dispensing functions; and (B) conducts in-process and final checks on the dispensary technician's performance.
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When must a pharmacist directly supervise a dispensary technician?
A licensed pharmacist must supervise a dispensary technician when the dispensary technician is performing routine cannabis dispensing functions. When supervising a dispensary technician in the dispensary technician training program, eight of those training program hours must include the licensed pharmacist conducting in-person supervision.
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How many training hours are required for dispensary technicians?
There is a total of 25 hours required for training.
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Is an individual required to be a registered employee and a registered dispensary technician at the same time?
If the individual is registered as a dispensary technician, and has completed the required training, then an additional employee credential will not be required.
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When is the dispensary technician registration fee due?
The dispensary technician registration fee is due as a part of the application for registration, before the dispensary technician begins the training program.
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Will a dispensary technician be required to register as a dispensary technician before they begin or after they complete their training?
All employees of a cannabis establishment must be registered with the department before they may begin working within the establishment.
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