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 … [Read more...] about As of July 1st…
CT Medical Marijuana
Labs. Let’s talk about what they are, what they do and what is needed for those analytics.
Lab tests will be found anywhere that has a regulated cannabis industry. Everything gets tested for potency, heavy metal, moisture and mold, pesticides, and solvents. It overall displays the ingredients of the product, kind of like a box of cereal and it let’s you know it’s safe to consume. While different states hold different standards for testing and will vary from state to … [Read more...] about Labs. Let’s talk about what they are, what they do and what is needed for those analytics.
Meeting held to discuss proposed cannabis stores in Hartford. They already have one so what difference does it make?
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Recreational marijuana is a hot topic in Hartford Tuesday night. The planning and zoning commission is meeting to discuss proposals for adult cannabis retail stores. One is being proposed on Park Street, and the other on Arch Street. The store proposed at 89 Arch Street which is right by the Connecticut Convention Center. A lot of the residents … [Read more...] about Meeting held to discuss proposed cannabis stores in Hartford. They already have one so what difference does it make?
Why U.S. Marijuana Stocks Like Curaleaf and Green Thumb Tanked Yesterday.
Downbeat sentiment on stocks in general, and unhappy news concerning the pot industry specifically, make for a bummer of a Monday. What happened? Stocks seen to be more speculative and risky investments had a tough time of it in Monday's market swoon. Exhibit A: U.S. marijuana companies, who took it on the chin not only from a flight to perceived quality, but also due to a … [Read more...] about Why U.S. Marijuana Stocks Like Curaleaf and Green Thumb Tanked Yesterday.
Feds to collect cannabis business info from banks. Now they’re REALLY watching. 👀
The Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is proposing to start collecting data on marijuana businesses from banks—alongside industries it already tracks like liquor stores, convenience stores, casinos and car dealers. You can view the whole article at this link Feds to collect cannabis business info from banks (Newsletter: June 9, 2022) … [Read more...] about Feds to collect cannabis business info from banks. Now they’re REALLY watching. 👀
Most applicants for cannabis licenses in CT have to go through the lottery, but not everyone… I think I might have a heart attack and die from that suprise.
This Aug. 22, 2019 photo shows medical marijuana plants being grown before flowering during a media tour of the Curaleaf medical cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Ravena, N.Y. After legislative efforts stalled and a vaping sickness stirred new concerns, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut still want to make recreational pot legal. But the states … [Read more...] about Most applicants for cannabis licenses in CT have to go through the lottery, but not everyone… I think I might have a heart attack and die from that suprise.
Bad labels! Indica or Sativa?: How weed labels mislead stoners
Cannabis is organized by dominant terpenes and reputed effects instead of indica, sativa, and hybrid at a dispensary called “Solful” in Sebastopol, California. “The indica-sativa-hybrid classification system may be not very helpful when it comes to determining the actual effect of the cannabis you're taking,” says Leafly Senior Editor [...] You can view the whole article at … [Read more...] about Bad labels! Indica or Sativa?: How weed labels mislead stoners
Tests, tests, and more tests. New Cannabis Testing to Help Growers Manage, Prevent Microbial Outbreaks. However, it only counts if it’s reported.
Local cannabis testing laboratory MCR Labs has released a new testing suite designed to diagnose microbial issues and determine the best path forward for successful remediative measures. This new service can prevent future outbreaks by allowing cultivators to monitor their grow environment closely for any potential contamination sources, avoiding a full-on outbreak … [Read more...] about Tests, tests, and more tests. New Cannabis Testing to Help Growers Manage, Prevent Microbial Outbreaks. However, it only counts if it’s reported.
Connecticut Governor Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Cannabis ‘Gifting’. I wonder if he realizes that he’s ruined Christmas? 🔥🎁🔥
You killed Christmas! Another state with legal weed is cracking down on unregulated cannabis retailers. This time, it is lawmakers in Connecticut who are taking on the practice of “gifting,” through which illicit weed shops sell a product (say, a T-shirt) that comes with a cannabis “gift.” Now, under a bill signed into law last week by the state’s Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Governor Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Cannabis ‘Gifting’. I wonder if he realizes that he’s ruined Christmas? 🔥🎁🔥
Essex PZC Researching Cannabis Dispensary Regulations. I wondering if zoning will give resistance?
The Essex Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) is currently deliberating on the local regulations that will govern the potential opening of cannabis dispensaries in town. The PZC began conversations on regulations when the state began discussing the eventual legalization of marijuana in Connecticut last year, according to Carey Duques, land use official for the PZC. The first … [Read more...] about Essex PZC Researching Cannabis Dispensary Regulations. I wondering if zoning will give resistance?
