Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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Pharmacist Eligibility
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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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Social Equity Council Income and Residency, Workforce Development Plan, Social Equity Plan, and Ownership Control Requirements
The final approved documents for income and residency requirements, workforce development requirements, ownership control requirements, and social equity plan requirements as approved by the Social Equity Council
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Equity Joint Venture
An Equity Joint Venture is a business entity, partnering with a licensed medical marijuana producer or medical marijuana dispensary facility, that is at least 50% owned and controlled by an individual or individuals, or the applicant is an individual, who meet certain requirements..
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How many applications for cannabis licenses has the department received?
The data shown in this table is updated weekly on Thursdays. The applications included in these counts have NOT been reviewed for completeness. The counts may include incomplete applications and are subject to change.
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How can I find out which adult-use cannabis establishment licenses have been issued?
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Cannabis Licensing Program
Information on adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana establishment license types and how to apply.
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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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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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When will license applications be available for the Adult Use Cannabis program?
The first application period for each license type will open for a period of 90 days on the following dates:
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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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