Recreational cannabis sales to adults in Connecticut began this morning. In all, seven dispensaries opened as of 10 a.m. All adults 21 and older are now able to purchase cannabis products. In the first day of sales, over $250,000 has been recorded, according to Biotrack, which is the inventory tracking system used to monitor the movement of cannabis products in the state's … [Read more...] about Over $250K Made in First Day of Connecticut Recreational Cannabis Sales
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Budding new industry has highs and lows as officials look to keep marijuana from kids
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut embarked into a brave new world Tuesday, a world of legal recreational marijuana sales. The state thinks they are ready to tackle the challenges ahead. Chiefly, keeping cannabis out of the hands of kids. Connecticut’s recreational marijuana bill passed during the 2022 session and does have some safe storage provisions. But on this first day of … [Read more...] about Budding new industry has highs and lows as officials look to keep marijuana from kids
CT retail cannabis stores open for first day of sales: ‘A new leaf to grow our economy’
The start of recreational marijuana sales in Connecticut Tuesday brought much fanfare but not the same level of demand seen in other states that have legalized cannabis in recent years. Ahead of the first stores opening, officials urged patience with expectation that there could be long lines and traffic in the initial days. Only a few customers waited in advance of retail … [Read more...] about CT retail cannabis stores open for first day of sales: ‘A new leaf to grow our economy’
Legal weed sales start in Connecticut at 7 medical marijuana establishments
Connecticut's first round of retail cannabis sales for adults 21 and older began Tuesday at seven existing medical marijuana establishments across the state, less than two years after Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation making Connecticut the latest state to legalize recreational sales. As many as 40 dispensaries, along with dozens of other cannabis-related businesses, are … [Read more...] about Legal weed sales start in Connecticut at 7 medical marijuana establishments
CT retail cannabis sales set to begin Tuesday: ‘There’s going to be lines’
Connecticut’s first recreational cannabis retail shops will open Tuesday morning – a long awaited milestone in the state’s effort to decriminalize the drug and create an equitable legal market. State officials gave permission to nine existing medical cannabis dispensaries to also sell in the adult use market and seven of them will start legal sales at 10 a.m. on Jan. 10 – the … [Read more...] about CT retail cannabis sales set to begin Tuesday: ‘There’s going to be lines’
What’s next for New York’s legal weed rollout in 2023?
One week after the state landed its first cannabis sale, the next steps of New York’s legal weed rollout remain up in the air. Last week, regulators and customers fawned over the birth of New York’s long awaited adult-use market. Thousands waited in line to join the historic leap forward, just in time for the New Year. But the Hempire State’s new billion-dollar baby now faces … [Read more...] about What’s next for New York’s legal weed rollout in 2023?
Hybrid Dispensaries Ready for Cannabis Sales in Conn.
In just six days, Affinity Health and Wellness medical marijuana dispensary will become one of nine hybrid cannabis dispensaries in the state, selling products for general adult use. “When the opportunity came up to become a hybrid and do both medical and adult use, it just seemed like a natural transition,” said Ray Pantalena, Affinity’s dispensary manager. Ray Pantalena is a … [Read more...] about Hybrid Dispensaries Ready for Cannabis Sales in Conn.
Everything you need to know about the start of CT’s recreational cannabis sales
BRANFORD, Conn. — In just one week, adults 21 and older will be able to buy cannabis products for recreational use right here in Connecticut. "We’re really excited. Obviously, it’s a big day for the state of Connecticut we’re going to be bringing safe access to cannabis to a whole new customer base while serving the community," said David Bodurtha, commercial general manager … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the start of CT’s recreational cannabis sales
U.S. Virgin Islands Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill
Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and territories in the country that have legalized the use of cannabis by adults to 21. The legislation was passed in the U.S. Virgin Islands Senate on December 30 by a veto-proof majority vote of 11-1. Governor Albert Bryan, who has expressed … [Read more...] about U.S. Virgin Islands Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill
Adult-use cannabis sales begin Jan. 10. Where can you buy it in Eastern Connecticut?
When Connecticut legalized cannabis for all adults 21 and older in July 2021, only people with prescriptions could buy it in state. That will soon change. In early December, the state Department of Consumer Protection announced that adult-use cannabis sales will begin on Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. Nine dispensaries, with two in Eastern Connecticut, all pre-existing as medical … [Read more...] about Adult-use cannabis sales begin Jan. 10. Where can you buy it in Eastern Connecticut?
