Connecticut officials have encountered significant setbacks in their efforts to fully implement the 2021 “Clean Slate Law,” which aims to erase misdemeanors and certain low-level felonies from the records of more than 80,000 individuals. Despite initial promises, only approximately 13,600 residents have had their criminal records cleared so … [Read more...] about CT ‘clean slate law’ delay
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Parks Help Wanted. Tokers Needn’t Apply
If you want to make $18 an hour cutting grass in the city’s parks this summer, then you better not smoke grass before applying for the job.Because New Haven requires prospective seasonal parks workers to pass a drug test, including for marijuana, even though recreational cannabis is now legal statewide.City Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Rebecca Bombero raised that City … [Read more...] about Parks Help Wanted. Tokers Needn’t Apply
Purchase Power Play: Inside The Connecticut Cannabis Lottery Circus
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the grand spectacle of the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) lottery extravaganza! Here, in the heart of the circus, applications dance on the tightrope of chance, vying for a coveted spot under the big top of licenses.As the ringmaster of this grand affair, DCP orchestrates a mesmerizing show where the fate of hopeful … [Read more...] about Purchase Power Play: Inside The Connecticut Cannabis Lottery Circus
Court Clarifies Employers’ Rights Under Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act, Guidance on Drug Testing
In a recent decision affirming summary judgment in favor of defendant Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (the “Agency”), the Connecticut Appellate Court provided employers with useful guidance about managing disabled employees who are also qualified medical marijuana users, and appropriately requiring reasonable suspicion drug testing.BackgroundIn early 2018, the … [Read more...] about Court Clarifies Employers’ Rights Under Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act, Guidance on Drug Testing
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Federal farm bill changes could impact CT’s plans for THC seltzers, hemp farms
The Connecticut attorney general has asked Congress to reconsider the law that made hemp legal, which advocates and state lawmakers say could upend both the legislature’s plans for THC seltzers and Connecticut’s hemp and CBD industry.A March 20 letter to federal legislators signed by state Attorney General William Tong along with 18 other attorneys general said the good … [Read more...] about Federal farm bill changes could impact CT’s plans for THC seltzers, hemp farms
Stamford after school program may get cannabis dispensary as neighbor
The after school program at Building One Community offers more than just tutoring, according to Idania Galicia. Her son is one of 45 Stamford Public Schools students who attend the program.“This is a pleasant and safe location, my son has come here since kindergarten and they help many families.”Galicia might feel differently in a short while if a cannabis dispensary by Ayr … [Read more...] about Stamford after school program may get cannabis dispensary as neighbor
Brookfield would become one of first area towns to permit cannabis businesses under proposed rules
BROOKFIELD — With a moratorium that restricts the opening of new cannabis businesses in town set to expire in May, the Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to gather feedback from residents and business owners before adopting proposed zoning regulations to allow such establishments to operate.The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. March 28 in Room 133 of the Brookfield … [Read more...] about Brookfield would become one of first area towns to permit cannabis businesses under proposed rules
CT launches new campaign to warn kids and parents about illegally-packaged cannabis edibles
A new public service ad warning parents of cannabis edibles that are illegally packaged to look like common kid snacks is now running in Connecticut.The ad begins with kids opening their school lockers. They find candy, and excited, they trade. But what looks like regular candy is really cannabis. Then Bryan Cafferelli, state consumer protection commissioner, walks down the … [Read more...] about CT launches new campaign to warn kids and parents about illegally-packaged cannabis edibles
Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’
NORWALK — Even with blustery 29-degree weather and 31 mile-per-hour wind gusts, a growing line of about 20 couldn’t be deterred from the city’s first recreational cannabis dispensary on its opening day.The Fine Fettle location at 191 Main St. opened Thursday with a 20 percent discount for customers’ first purchase at the location, with an added bonus that customers who sign up … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’