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Two cases argue that CT’s legal cannabis is unconstitutional
Two court cases, one criminal and one civil, are challenging Connecticut’s legal cannabis program on Constitutional grounds. At the heart of both arguments is the so-called supremacy doctrine, which stipulates that when state and federal laws are in conflict, federal law takes precedence. “The Constitution and laws passed by Congress and treaties are the law of the land and … [Read more...] about Two cases argue that CT’s legal cannabis is unconstitutional
Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Two vape shop employees were arrested and charged after police reportedly seized seven pounds of marijuana, illegal THC products and over $1,000 in cash during a search in Norwalk, police said.On Thursday, the Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division, along with the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, executed a search and … [Read more...] about Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Opinion: Why Connecticut should grow more fiber hemp
In Connecticut, hemp cultivation became legal for licensed growers in May 2019. There was huge interest in this crop, especially, Cannabidiols (CBD) hemp in the first couple of years.CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that is used for health benefits such as reducing anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and addiction. However, the number of hemp licensees and acres significantly … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Connecticut should grow more fiber hemp
Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
The state’s cannabis program’s Social Equity Council began the year by purchasing 3,000 each of yummy round lip balm with melon flavor, black tote bags, lime with black trim alligator clips, and green pen sprayer hand sanitizer, alarming Andrea Comer.Upon learning of those and other SEC expenditures, Comer announced on April 4 she was resigning as chair of the state agency’s … [Read more...] about Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change
BRIDGEPORT — A company looking to open a year-round retail cannabis dispensary within the city's warm-weather amphitheater is moving forward with asking for a zoning change after failing to obtain a variance in December. Middletown-based Budr Cannabis' original application to open up a store in the municipally-owned, privately managed music venue at 500 Main St. was rejected by … [Read more...] about Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change
Shelton seeks city-wide ban on cannabis sales — ‘We do not need this here’
SHELTON — City officials are moving to prevent the sale of cannabis in the city even as a large cannabis farm pushes to open its first retail store in Shelton. The Board of Aldermen will discuss a proposed ordinance prohibiting all types of cannabis establishments and retail sales of cannabis or cannabis-related products during its meeting Thursday. Mayor Mark Lauretti is … [Read more...] about Shelton seeks city-wide ban on cannabis sales — ‘We do not need this here’
Price per gram of cannabis hits new high in CT
After two months of dipping sales, Connecticut’s cannabis market crawled back in March, according to state data, with the average price per gram higher than it’s ever been.Sales of recreational cannabis in Connecticut hit their peak in December, when more than $17.2 million worth of recreational cannabis was sold. Sales were down from that high both in January and February to … [Read more...] about Price per gram of cannabis hits new high in CT
CT-based cannabis farm eyes Shelton for first retail location
SHELTON — Rodeo Cannabis, which bills itself as the largest cannabis farm in New England hopes to make Shelton home to its first retail location. Arthur Linares, co-founder and CEO of the Connecticut-based company, filed an application to open a hybrid medical and recreational dispensary in Crown Point Center off Bridgeport Avenue less than a day after the Planning and Zoning … [Read more...] about CT-based cannabis farm eyes Shelton for first retail location