The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has the audacity to announce a public comment period for cannabis regulations like they've suddenly grown a conscience. For years, they've been stumbling through the weed game with the grace of a drunk elephant, ignoring feedback from actual users, advocates, and business owners alike. Now, they’re asking for “input” on … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Comment Period: A Public Joke
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Former CT consumer protection official outlines plan for ‘high-end’ cannabis dispensary in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — A former state Department of Consumer Protection commissioner will be seeking approval to open an “extremely high-end” and “bougie” hybrid cannabis shop in the old Woolworth’s building. Wallingford attorney Gerald Farrell Jr. spoke about the plan during Wednesday’s Downtown Business District meeting. He has partnered with Wallingford developer Dominick DeMartino, … [Read more...] about Former CT consumer protection official outlines plan for ‘high-end’ cannabis dispensary in Middletown
Connecticut To Show Price Per Gram of Flower Online
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) published a new dataset, showing the price per gram of “usable cannabis” sold in the state’s adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana markets, according to a March 11 press release. The dataset’s category “usable cannabis” essentially means flower and includes raw flower in whole, ground, or pre-rolled form, without … [Read more...] about Connecticut To Show Price Per Gram of Flower Online
Consumer Protection Releases December Cannabis Sales Data, Marks One Year Anniversary of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection announced today that new preliminary data shows combined sales for adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana totaled more than $27.5 million for the period from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, the highest single-month total since the opening of the market. The adult-use market recorded more than $17.1 million in sales … [Read more...] about Consumer Protection Releases December Cannabis Sales Data, Marks One Year Anniversary of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Department of Consumer Protection Announces Adult-Use Cannabis Transaction Limit Increase
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection notified adult-use cannabis licensees that beginning December 1, 2023, transaction limits for adult-use customers will increase to 1/2 ounce of raw flower or the equivalent per transaction. The limit for medical marijuana patients is unchanged and they may purchase up to 5 ounces per month and are not subject to individual … [Read more...] about Department of Consumer Protection Announces Adult-Use Cannabis Transaction Limit Increase
Consumer Protection Releases August Cannabis Sales Data
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection announced today that new preliminary data shows combined sales for adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana totaled nearly $25 million for the period from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023. The adult-use market recorded more than $14 million in sales during the month of August, while the medical marijuana market recorded almost … [Read more...] about Consumer Protection Releases August Cannabis Sales Data
Consumer Protection Releases July Cannabis Sales Data
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection announced today that new preliminary data shows combined sales for adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana totaled $23.6 million for the period from July 1, 2023 to July 30, 2023. The adult-use market recorded over $13 million in sales during the month of July, while the medical marijuana market recorded $10.6 million in sales … [Read more...] about Consumer Protection Releases July Cannabis Sales Data
Connecticut Cannabis Sales Reach Record High in March
NBC Connecticut Cannabis sales in Connecticut reached a record high last month, according to new data from the Department of Consumer Protection. The data shows that cannabis retail sales in the state have progressively gone up since adult-use cannabis sales became legal in January. Recreational use of cannabis has been legal for adults in Connecticut since Jan. 10 and … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Sales Reach Record High in March
Consumer Protection Releases February Cannabis Sales Data
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection announced today that new preliminary data shows combined sales for adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana totaled more than $18.4 million for the period from Feb. 1, 2023, to Feb. 28, 2023, the first complete calendar month since adult-use sales began. The adult-use market recorded $7.02 million in sales during the month of … [Read more...] about Consumer Protection Releases February Cannabis Sales Data
Bureaucracy for bud? CT cannabis ombudsman would give medical users a voice, advocate hopes
Packaged cannabis products at Fine Fettle dispensary In Newington, Connecticut October 17, 2022. Since recreational cannabis sales became legal in Connecticut this year, medical cannabis consumers have complained about there not being enough supply to serve both them and retail customers. The complaints come as the state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) reports … [Read more...] about Bureaucracy for bud? CT cannabis ombudsman would give medical users a voice, advocate hopes
