Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a limit to the number of retailers or micro-cultivators a town or city can have?
A municipality must approve zoning to allow for cannabis establishments, including retailers and micro-cultivators, to operate in their community. For information about zoning restrictions or approvals in a particular municipality, please contact that municipality directly.
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What kind of edibles will be available for consumers in the adult-use cannabis market?
Edible cannabis products, including baked goods, gummies and beverages, will be allowed in Connecticut’s adult-use market.
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I hold a license as an adult-use cannabis establishment. Can I grow, manufacture and/or package cannabis in two separate locations?
You may only perform the licensed activities (e.g. growing, manufacturing or packaging of cannabis) at the licensed location.
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What entities can cannabis establishments transport their products to?
Certain licensed cannabis establishments may transport their own cannabis and cannabis products to other cannabis establishments.
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What cannabis establishments can deliver cannabis and cannabis products to consumers?
Certain licensed cannabis establishments may deliver cannabis and cannabis products to consumers, qualifying patients and/or caregivers.
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When does the application period open for Dispensary Facilities to convert to Hybrid Retailers, and for Producers to convert to expanded Producers?
Both conversion application periods will open on February 3, 2022.
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Is there a mailing list that I can sign up for to be notified of updates to our state’s cannabis licensing application process?
For updates on adult-use cannabis in Connecticut and the licensing process, please be sure to regularly check the Adult-Use Cannabis website at http://ct.gov/cannabis.
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Can a food service bake cakes, brownies, etc., and use cannabis as an ingredient for consumption and sale to the consumer?
To incorporate cannabis as an ingredient into food and beverages, you need a food and beverage manufacturer license from the Department of Consumer Protection.
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Are there limits to the number of Equity Joint Ventures a producer or dispensary facility can partner with?
A producer, DIA cultivator or dispensary facility can partner with no more than two Equity Joint Ventures.
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