Hotels, motels, and similar lodging places are to now prohibit the smoking or vaping of cannabis anywhere at the establishment, effective July 1. They are also prohibited from banning cannabis use or possession in any non-public area of the establishment. Huh?
Also beginning July 1, residential landlords and property managers are prohibited from refusing to rent to, or otherwise discriminate against, an existing or prospective tenant based on a past conviction in Connecticut for possessing cannabis. For residential rental properties, it generally prohibits landlords and managers from banning cannabis possession or use, however, they are allowed to prohibit smoking or vaping cannabis.
The act also prohibits landlords or property managers from requiring renters to take drug tests.
The provisions do not apply to those renting a room and not the full home, residences incidental to detention or medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, or similar services; transitional housing or sober living facilities; and situations where failing to prohibit use or possession, or failing to require drug tests, would violate federal law or cause them to lose a federal financial benefit.
People may also not use cannabis on state lands or waters managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Those who violate the provision can face a fine of up to $250. Only DEEP agents can enforce this provision.
The Department of Correction (DOC) will ban cannabis possession in any DOC facility or halfway house as well.
Starting July 1 as well, a person’s drug test that yields a positive result solely for THC will not be interpreted, without any additional evidence, as proof that the person is under the influence or impaired by cannabis.
New laws will also restrict cannabis-related advertisement and sale possibilities. Cannabis billboard advertisements will be limited to between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and prohibited within 1,500 feet of specified buildings. The law also prohibits out-of-state entities and individuals from advertising any cannabis or related services.
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