HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — If a driver is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, the traffic stop is fairly straightforward. But if an officer administers a breathalyzer test to someone has used cannabis, the driver will blow a zero. Instead, police must lean on the science to find out if someone is under the influence. After someone has been arrested, police … [Read more...] about How Connecticut State Police plan to catch those driving while under the influence of marijuana
City, state leaders tout expunging low-level marijuana offenses
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — City and state officials gathered in Hartford Monday to talk about the impact of the erasure of low-level marijuana possession convictions for thousands of Connecticut residents. More than 40,000 people in Connecticut can now wipe old minor marijuana convictions off their records, state officials said. “About 10% of Connecticut’s resident population … [Read more...] about City, state leaders tout expunging low-level marijuana offenses
What to Know: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Conn. on Tuesday
Recreational cannabis sales to adults in Connecticut will begin on Tuesday and here's what you need to know. The cannabis industry is estimated to bring in $73 million in state revenue by 2026. All adults 21 and over will be able to start purchasing products starting Tuesday at 10 a.m. Recreational cannabis sales will begin days after a state law went into effect on Jan, 1 … [Read more...] about What to Know: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Conn. on Tuesday
Meriden dispensary opens doors as marijuana sales are legalized
MERIDEN — Connecticut will join a fast-growing coalition of smoke-friendly states on Tuesday as the sale and purchase of recreational marijuana will be officially legalized for adults over 21. The landmark reversal of longstanding policies prohibiting the distribution of cannabis comes almost two years after small scale marijuana possession became legal in the summer of … [Read more...] about Meriden dispensary opens doors as marijuana sales are legalized
Recreational marijuana sales ready to launch Tuesday, limited supply available on opening day
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Connecticut's first recreational cannabis retail shops open Tuesday morning and experts say it's possible not everyone will be able to find what they're looking for on opening day. Officials expect Tuesday to be a little chaotic and are warning there may be long lines. Only nine stores are ready to sell Tuesday. Officials warn customers may find that stock … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales ready to launch Tuesday, limited supply available on opening day
Recreational cannabis goes on sale Tuesday in CT, but not yet in Danbury. That’s likely to change soon.
DANBURY – The city’s first retail cannabis shop is set for approval by planners on Wednesday, but it will take some time before the sale of recreational marijuana begins in Danbury. The reason: An application due to be approved for BUD-R to open a retail cannabis shop on the east end would come with a condition that the business builds a sidewalk across the front of the … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis goes on sale Tuesday in CT, but not yet in Danbury. That’s likely to change soon.
Recreational cannabis store to open Tuesday in Newington. Here’s what you need to know.
Cannabis flower from the four Connecticut growers is for sale at Fine Fettle medical cannabis dispensary in Stamford. A Fine Fettle dispensary for recreational cannabis is set to open Tuesday in Newington. NEWINGTON — Recreational cannabis is coming to the Berlin Turnpike on Tuesday, and the Fine Fettle dispensary is expecting a crowd. Of the seven recreational cannabis … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis store to open Tuesday in Newington. Here’s what you need to know.
Will Recreational Marijuana Cause an Increase in Lung Cancer?
After much anticipation, recreational cannabis went on sale in Connecticut on Jan. 10. But if you’re headed to the dispensary, are you putting yourself at risk for lung cancer? Andrew Salner, MD, is medical director of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital and serves on the CT Medical Marijuana Program Physician Advisory Board. He breaks down what we … [Read more...] about Will Recreational Marijuana Cause an Increase in Lung Cancer?
New Haven dispensary prepares to welcome recreational cannabis sales
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Affinity Health and Wellness on Whalley Avenue is ready to serve adult use customers starting at 10:00 Tuesday morning. They’re expecting long lines for the first couple weeks, but they’ve made changes to make the process is as smooth as possible. Affinity has been selling medical marijuana for three years. They expect their client base to jump when … [Read more...] about New Haven dispensary prepares to welcome recreational cannabis sales
Long lines could greet Connecticut’s first recreational cannabis customers
Connecticut’s first retail recreational cannabis sales are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 10. Nine medical marijuana operators have successfully completed the steps needed to expand their businesses to include the new market for adults 21 and over. As many as 40 more retailers, along with dozens of other marijuana-related businesses, could open by the end of 2023. Kristin Souza, … [Read more...] about Long lines could greet Connecticut’s first recreational cannabis customers
