Connecticut Creates New Cannabis Oversight Division Amid Industry Growth
Connecticut Creates New Cannabis Oversight Division Amid Industry Growth
10 Apr, 2025 – Connecticut has launched a new cannabis regulatory division within the Department of Consumer Protection to oversee the state’s growing marijuana industry, as sales surge.
House Bill 7178 Could Reshape Cannabis Ownership Rules in Connecticut
8 Apr, 2025 – Connecticut cannabis entrepreneurs are asking lawmakers to amend a 2021 law that blocks social equity license holders from selling their stakes for seven years. House Bill 7178 aims to reduce the restriction to three years, providing more flexibility in a fast-changing industry.
House Bill 7258 Seeks to Expand Police Powers on Marijuana Stops
1 Apr, 2025 – Connecticut lawmakers are considering House Bill 7258, which would allow police to stop drivers for using and smelling of cannabis.
House Bill 6325 Proposes 15% THC Limit on Recreational Cannabis
23 January 2025 - Connecticut lawmakers propose House Bill 6325, which would cap THC content in recreational cannabis products at 15%. Advocates claim it addresses health risks, while critics argue it could harm the legal market and push consumers toward unregulated alternatives.
September Sees 12% Decline in Connecticut Marijuana Market
11 October 2024 - Connecticut cannabis sales fell by 12% in September 2024, with total revenue dropping to $23.4 million. Both recreational and medical marijuana sales declined, driven by lower prices and competition from neighboring states like Massachusetts and New York.
Connecticut’s Cannabis Market Sees Record $25M Sales in August
14 September 2024 - Connecticut's cannabis sales hit a record $25 million in August, driven by $14 million in adult-use sales and $11 million in medical marijuana. Prices are declining, and sales continue to grow, positioning the state as a rising cannabis market in the Northeast.
Fentanyl in Marijuana: Connecticut Smoke Shop Under Investigation
2 August 2024 - Norwalk police raided a local Smoke Shop, seizing fentanyl-laced cannabis and arresting a New York man on drug charges. Officials warn of the health risks of unlicensed cannabis and urge consumers to buy from regulated dispensaries.
State Board Adds Two Conditions to Medical Cannabis Eligibility List
7 June 2024 - Connecticut adds Autism Spectrum Disorder and Female Orgasmic Disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, expanding access to cannabis treatments for adults 18 and older.
Connecticut Appoints Nation’s First Cannabis Ombudsperson
2 May, 2024 - Connecticut appoints the nation’s first cannabis ombudsperson to advocate for medical cannabis patients, improve product transparency, and address industry concerns.