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Drug Control Laws and Regulations
Pertinent state statutes and regulations related to drugs and pharmaceuticals.
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Find a Drop Box
Find a drug drop box near you to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications.
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Information About Kratom
A new law required the reclassification of a number of drugs, including kratom. Kratom is not currently a scheduled controlled substance. To make this change, the department has proposed regulations to designate kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance in Connecticut. The proposed regulations are available for review and open for public comment on the Connecticut Secretary of the State website.
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Retailer Advisory on the Sale of Imported Food and Drug Products
Many retailers carry products including medications and herbal supplements that cater to customers of ethnic origins. Although these products may be appropriate for sale in a foreign country, they may not be appropriate for sale in the United States.
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Sale of Synthetic Products
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K2 or Spice
K2 and Spice are names for a dried herbal and chemical blend marketed since 2006 for use as incense. However, people were using the incense because it produced a high similar to marijuana, but of longer duration.
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Articles and Publications
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Is a wholesaler or distributor of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems required to register as a Dealer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System or Vapor Product?
Yes.
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Is there an inspection required prior to getting this registration?
The Department may conduct an investigation to determine whether a certificate of registration shall be issued to an applicant.
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Do I have to display my certificate?
Yes, the certificate issued by the Department of Consumer Protection must be posted in a “prominent location adjacent to electronic nicotine delivery system products or vapor products.”
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What is an “electronic cigarette liquid?”
Electronic cigarette liquid is a liquid that, when used in an electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product, produces a vapor that may or may not include nicotine and is inhaled by the user of such electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product.
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What is a “vapor product?”
A vapor product is any product that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit or other electronic, chemical or mechanical means regardless of shape or size, to produce a vapor that may or may not include nicotine, which is inhaled by the user of such product.
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What is an “electronic nicotine delivery system?”
An electronic nicotine delivery system is an electronic device that may be used to simulate smoking for the delivery of nicotine or other substances to a person inhaling from the device.
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Codeine
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Drug Control Notices
Notices from the Drug Control Division
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Protect Yourself from Medication Errors
Mistakes can happen, but there are things you can do to protect yourself. Here are ways you can help protect yourself from medication errors.
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