Establishing a Business
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Can the holder of a wholesaler permit provide infused beverages at no cost to a package store with an endorsement to sell infused beverages?
Yes. While the law prohibits the gifting or transfer of infused beverages at no cost to consumers, it does not prohibit the gifting or transfer of infused beverages at no cost between businesses.
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Do you need a permit or license to sell products containing CBD?
No. You do not need a permit or license to sell products containing CBD so long as the products do not contain THC.
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Can package stores offer tastings for infused beverages to consumers?
No. Tastings of infused beverages are not permitted for consumers.
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Do I need to use a Connecticut testing laboratory for infused beverages manufactured outside of Connecticut?
No. Infused beverages manufactured outside of Connecticut must be laboratory tested in a manner substantially similar to the requirements set forth for infused beverages that are manufactured in Connecticut.
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Do you need an infused beverage manufacturer license if you are branding the infused beverages, but not engaged in the actual manufacturing of the infused beverage?
No; only the entity manufacturing the infused beverage must hold an infused beverage manufacturer license.
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Infused Beverage Manufacturer
A person who manufactures infused beverages to be sold or offered for sale in this state.
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Moderate-THC Hemp Product Vendor Certificate of Registration
Beginning on January 1, 2025, no person shall sell any moderate-THC hemp product in the state unless such person is a cannabis establishment or holds a certificate of registration issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection pursuant to this section.
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility License
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.
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Criminal History Records Checks for Backers and Key Employees
An applicant shall request a background check not more than sixty days prior to submission of an application.
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How do I become a licensed cannabis testing laboratory?
The Department is currently working to implement licensing for cannabis testing laboratories and will post information on how to obtain a license as soon as it is available.
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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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What kind of signage do dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers need to have posted for hemp manufacturer products?
Signage pertaining to hemp manufacturer products as required by Public Act 23-166 must be approved by the Department prior to being posted.
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What is a bona fide labor organization?
To be included on the Department’s list of bona fide labor organizations, the labor organization must complete an online application form using the eLicense system.
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Can I give away my inventory of delta-8 products?
No. It is illegal to give away delta-8 products, or any products containing synthetic cannabinoids.
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If the cannabis establishment is owned by a parent company made up of individuals, trusts or other entities, what does the organizational chart need to show?
The organizational chart should show the applicant’s ownership structure and reflect all ownership interests in the cannabis establishment.
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Do I need to set up a business before applying for a cannabis establishment license?
No. Formal proof of business creation, such as registration with the State, is not required for the lottery application, and will only be required of applicants that are selected in the lottery and progress to the additional stages of licensure.
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