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10th July 2023
28th June 2023
US - Connecticut: Governor Ned Lamont has signed House Bill 6699 into law, amending the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act. The new law expands the definition of cannabis flowers to include chopped or ground flower and sets limits on “high-THC hemp products”. It introduces stricter labelling and packaging regulations, including child-proof, tamper-proof, and light-resistant packaging. The law also establishes an off-site event permit for the sale of adult-use cannabis and establishes a state healthcare advocate to serve as a cannabis ombudsman.
22nd June 2023
US - Connecticut: House Bill 6699, which would amend the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act, has been passed by the Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk. Among other provisions, it would expand the definition of cannabis flowers to include chopped or ground flower and further define and limit “high-THC hemp products”. It would broaden labelling and packaging rules, including requiring that packages be child-proof, tamper-proof, and light-resistant. It would establish an off-site event permit for the sale of adult-use cannabis by retailers. And it would set up a state healthcare advocate to serve as cannabis ombudsman.
15th June 2023
10th May 2023
US - Connecticut: House Bill 6699, which would amend the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act, has been passed by the House and now heads to the Senate. Among other provisions, it would expand the definition of cannabis flowers to include chopped or ground flower and further define and limit “high-THC hemp products”. It would broaden labelling and packaging rules, including requiring that packages be child-proof, tamper-proof, and light-resistant. It would establish an off-site event permit for the sale of adult-use cannabis by retailers. And it would set up a state healthcare advocate to serve as cannabis ombudsman.
13th April 2023
US - Connecticut: A joint enforcement action by attorney general William Tong and the Stamford Police has led to thousands of illegal products containing THC (delta-8 THC, delta-8 THCO, and delta-9 THCO) being seized from three Stamford vape shops. Many of the confiscated products were reported to be “mimicking youth-oriented snack foods”, and Tong confirmed that legal action will be taken against the offenders. This follows a concerted effort to crack down on unlicensed sales of THC products after Tong sued five retailers in February for similar actions.
10th February 2023
10th January 2023
US - Connecticut: Recreational cannabis sales in Connecticut begin today, 10th January. Nine retailers that previously sold medical cannabis have been notified that they may begin selling recreational cannabis. Sales will initially be limited to 0.25 oz per transaction, though this limit may be adjusted later.
12th December 2022
22nd August 2022
26th May 2022
US - Connecticut: House Bill 5329 has been signed into law by governor Ned Lamont. The bill makes several amendments to the state’s cannabis statute, including imposing advertising restrictions and imposing penalties for “gifting” cannabis in certain transactions.
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