Connecticut’s legal cannabis market recorded a new all-time high in August 2025, with total sales reaching $24,691,553, according to newly released data from the Department of Consumer Protection. Of that total, $18,800,291 stemmed from adult-use purchases, setting a fresh record since recreational sales began in January 2023. The remaining $5,891,262 came from medical marijuana sales, which continue to hold steady despite modest year-over-year declines.
With August now accounted for, Connecticut’s year-to-date cannabis sales stand at $185,761,531, reaffirming adult use as the market’s dominant segment.
Notably, the average price per gram of dried cannabis in August remained at $8.89—a price point consistent with the July figure, demonstrating ongoing affordability in the state’s adult-use market.
Connecticut imposes a 6.35% sales tax on adult-use cannabis purchases, in addition to a THC-based excise tax, whereas medical cannabis remains tax-exempt. Individuals aged 21 and older are legally allowed to possess up to 1.5 ounces in public, store up to five ounces at home, and cultivate up to six plants per household. The framework for legal cannabis in Connecticut was established in 2021, with retail operations launching in early 2023.
Summary Highlights:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total cannabis sales (Aug 2025) | $24,691,553 |
| Adult-use sales (record) | $18,800,291 |
| Medical sales | $5,891,262 |
| Year-to-date total | $185,761,531 |
| Average price per gram | $8.89 |
| Tax structure | 6.35% sales tax + THC excise tax (adult-use); medical tax-exempt |
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