Regulatory Framework
The primary regulatory agency for adult-use and medical cannabis in Connecticut is the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) [1]. The DCP's Drug Control Division is responsible for issuing licenses and enforcing regulations for the cannabis industry [1] [2].
Legal Status
| Market | Status | Statute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Use | Legal | Public Act 21-1, An Act Concerning Responsible And Equitable Regulation Of Adult-Use Cannabis [4] | 2021 |
| Medical | Legal | Public Act 12-55 An Act Concerning the Palliative Use of Marijuana [5] | 2012 |
Track-and-Trace
Connecticut utilizes BioTrack as its seed-to-sale tracking system [6].
Licensing
The DCP issues a variety of licenses for the adult-use cannabis industry. Some examples include [10]:
| License Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Cultivator | At least 15,000 sq ft grow space required |
| Micro-cultivator | Between 2,000 and 10,000 sq ft grow space |
| Producer | Legacy cultivation license identity |
| Product Manufacturer | Performs cannabis extraction and regulated manufacturing operations |
| Food and Beverage Manufacturer | Produces cannabis edibles |
| Retailer | A shop that only sells adult-use products |
| Hybrid Retailer | A shop licensed to sell to both medical patients and adult-use consumers |
| Dispensary Facility | The legacy medical dispensary license entity |
| Cannabis Testing Laboratory | A laboratory authorized to engage in testing and analyzing cannabis. |
| Backer | Owner of 5% or more of a cannabis establishment |
| Key Employee | All managerial positions of the business |
| Employee | Any employee of a business |
Possession Limits
| Item | Possession Limit |
|---|---|
| Cannabis products containing THC | 1.5 oz [4] |
| Homegrow | 3 mature and 3 immature plants up to 12 plants per household [12] |
Medical Cannabis
Patients with a debilitating medical condition and a recommendation from a licensed practitioner can register for a medical marijuana certificate in Connecticut [11]. The DCP manages the medical marijuana program [5].
Additional Resources
- Wikipedia: Cannabis in Connecticut https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Connecticut
- Connecticut Department of Revenue Services https://portal.ct.gov/drs
- Connecticut Department of Agriculture https://portal.ct.gov/DOAG/
- Connecticut Secretary of State https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS
- United Way of Connecticut 211: Recreational Cannabis Law https://uwc.211ct.org/connecticuts-legalized-recreational-marijuana-cannabis-law/
References
- [1] https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Drug-Control/Adult-Use-Cannabis
- [2] https://portal.ct.gov/dcp
- [3] https://egov.ct.gov/PMC/#agency66
- [4] https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/Knowledge-Base/Articles/What-is-in-effect-now
- [5] https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Law-and-Regulations
- [6] https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/News-Releases-from-the-Department-of-Consumer-Protection/2021-News-Releases/Department-of-Consumer-Protection-Selects-The-Consultants-Consortium-Inc
- [7] https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis#:~:text=Cannabis%20is%20legal%20in%Connecticut
- [8] https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/knowledge-base/articles/licensing/licensing-home-page
- [10] https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/knowledge-base/articles/licensing/licensing-home-page?language=en_US
- [11] https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Qualification-Requirements
- [12] https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/Knowledge-Base/Articles/Growing-cannabis-at-home
- [13] https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Primary-Caregiver-FAQs