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When do I need to have the exact location of my cannabis establishment set?
Evidence of a right to occupy the location at which the cannabis establishment will be located is a requirement of the final stage of licensure and will be required before a final license is issued. It is not necessary to indicate the establishment’s location in the lottery application.
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Can I change backers?
No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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Can I apply for the lottery and then add backers if I am selected in the lottery?
No. No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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Are cannabis establishments required to be located a certain distance from any other buildings or businesses, including more than 1,500 feet from a school?
Each municipality has the authority to establish restrictions on the proximity of cannabis establishments to any of the following: churches, public or parochial schools, convents, charitable institutions supported by private or public funds, hospitals or veterans' homes or any camps, barracks or flying fields of the armed forces.
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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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What does it mean if a business has a provisional license for an adult-use cannabis establishment?
The provisional license does not allow an adult-use cannabis establishment to commence operations.
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Is the entire facility buildout and inspection required for the final license before the expiration of the provisional license?
Yes. The entire facility, as it is intended to operate upon final licensure, must be built and inspected prior to the expiration of the provisional license and meet all minimum requirements for operation as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
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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 delivery services collect payments from delivery customers at the point of delivery and then reconcile payments with the dispensary facility, hybrid retailer or retailer where the cannabis originated from at a later time?
Yes. The manner of payment collection and payment reconciliation with the originating cannabis establishment are business decisions to be made by the licensees, as long as delivery services comply with the law and adult-use cannabis policies and procedures.
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Do I need to be a Connecticut resident to hold a cannabis establishment license?
No. You do not need to be Connecticut resident to hold a cannabis establishment license.
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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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