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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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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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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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