Connecticut has seen its cannabis sales dwarfed by neighboring states, so maybe cafes will help consumption trends. Connecticut House of Representatives by Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, D-Groton and Stonington, has introduced a bill to amend the cannabis law to allow cannabis cafes and restaurants. The sparse on-sentence bill would permit the opening of lounges that would offer … [Read more...] about Are cannabis cafes coming to Connecticut?
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Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Filed by State Representatives Michael Shannon (D) and Anne Hughes (D), the bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary for consideration. The proposal would address multiple facets of cannabis reform, including terminating all investigations and charges related to nonviolent cannabis offenses, shifting law enforcement resources away from cases that proponents of … [Read more...] about Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as ‘Piggy Banks’ in 2025
The financial benefits of cannabis tax revenues have often been used as a mechanism to persuade state lawmakers or voters to support state-by-state legalization efforts. Excise taxes on cannabis can be used to fund schools, child care programs, law enforcement officials, environmental groups, youth substance abuse prevention, social equity and justice, job initiatives, public … [Read more...] about State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as ‘Piggy Banks’ in 2025
Connecticut cannabis operator’s $1.3M fire claim goes up in smoke
A fire that destroyed nearly 1,000 marijuana plants won’t cost Connecticut’s first licensed cultivator’s insurance company $1.3 million after all. A federal judge ruled last week that National Fire & Marine Insurance Co., a Berkshire Hathaway unit, does not owe Theraplant LLC business interruption coverage for the 2020 incident. H/T: insurancenewsnet.com You can view the … [Read more...] about Connecticut cannabis operator’s $1.3M fire claim goes up in smoke
Bridgeport police find felon with 2 pounds of marijuana, gun, body armor, official says
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport police arrested a man they said was illegally in possession of a handgun and extended magazine, about two pounds of marijuana and a U.S. Army flak vest earlier this week, officials said. Ralph Cora, 41, is a felon, making it illegal for him to possess a gun, a news release provided by a Bridgeport spokesperson Tiadora Josef said. Cora is charged with … [Read more...] about Bridgeport police find felon with 2 pounds of marijuana, gun, body armor, official says
Enfield cannabis dispensary closed after a weekend for lack of permits
ENFIELD — The town's first cannabis dispensary opened this past weekend, only to abruptly close Monday after the operator was notified that the required permits had not yet been obtained. The property at 9 Hazard Ave. — a former Starbucks — has been outfitted to be a hybrid cannabis dispensary, selling both recreational and medicinal products under the name Octane Cannabis, the … [Read more...] about Enfield cannabis dispensary closed after a weekend for lack of permits
Norwalk PD arrest employees at 3 convenience stores for illegally selling cannabis, officials say
NORWALK — City police arrested three employees at three separate convenience stores this week for selling cannabis without a license, the latest in a crackdown on illegal marijuana sales, officials said. The first arrest took place Tuesday at VP Snack and Soda 108 Varieties and Deli on Connecticut Avenue, according to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police Department. Evarts … [Read more...] about Norwalk PD arrest employees at 3 convenience stores for illegally selling cannabis, officials say
Eight Stamford smoke shops raided, 4,200+ illegal cannabis products seized
STAMFORD — Eight Stamford smoke shops were raided at the end of 2024 in what state and local officials are calling a major crackdown of illegal cannabis sales. At a Wednesday morning press conference at the Stamford Police Department, two long tables were filled with illegal cannabis products — numerous vials containing marijuana buds, edibles containing THC in colorful … [Read more...] about Eight Stamford smoke shops raided, 4,200+ illegal cannabis products seized
More than 135 lbs. of illegal cannabis confiscated from 8 Stamford vape shops
STAMFORD, Conn. — A joint effort between state and local entities resulted in the confiscation of more than 135 pounds of illegal cannabis from eight vape shops in Stamford last month. A release from Attorney General William Tong on Wednesday reported that the raids on Dec. 19, 2024 found that the shops violated numerous criminal and civil statutes, including illegal drug … [Read more...] about More than 135 lbs. of illegal cannabis confiscated from 8 Stamford vape shops
The Cannabist Co. Expands New Jersey Footprint With Dispensary Opening in Mays Landing
– The Cannabist Co., one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced the opening of its dispensary in Mays Landing, N.J. The location, at 4476 Black Horse Pike, marks the company’s third dispensary in the Garden State, expanding access to medical cannabis patients. Adult-use sales will commence in early 2025, … [Read more...] about The Cannabist Co. Expands New Jersey Footprint With Dispensary Opening in Mays Landing
