NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — With sales of recreational marijuana in the millions each month in Connecticut, and Memorial Day weekend in full swing, you’ll want to check the laws before using cannabis at the beach. Recreational cannabis sales began in the state in January, bringing in a flurry of customers. But, just because it is now legal for any adult to buy the products, … [Read more...] about Can you use cannabis at Connecticut beaches?
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Public Hearing for Westbrook Cannabis Store Postponed
WESTBROOK A public hearing over a request to modify conditions for a recently approved cannabis store has been postponed. The Zoning Commission, citing lack of notice, made the decision to table the hearing at its May 22 meeting. The next meeting will be June 26. In January, the Zoning Commission approved an application from BUDR Holding 3 LLC to open a retail cannabis store at … [Read more...] about Public Hearing for Westbrook Cannabis Store Postponed
CT House acts to remove more cannabis convictions from criminal records
HARTFORD — In a follow-up to the 2021 law legalizing adult-use cannabis, the House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved further measures to remove marijuana possession from criminal records. While the original recreational cannabis bill included requirements for erasing past records, Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin this year told lawmakers that … [Read more...] about CT House acts to remove more cannabis convictions from criminal records
Connecticut Medical Cannabis Sales: Start Of Decline?
Recreational marijuana sales edged up in Connecticut again last month, but medical cannabis sales saw the first drop this year – perhaps a sign of things to come. Connecticut was the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana back in July 2021. However, retail sales didn’t commence in the state until January 10 this year. Connecticut residents were quick to take advantage … [Read more...] about Connecticut Medical Cannabis Sales: Start Of Decline?
Cannabis Food Manufacturing Public Hearing May 22
WESTBROOK The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 22 over an application to open a cannabis food manufacturing business at 1244 Old Clinton Road. The public hearing will start at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The commission will once again debate a marijuana-related application. At a meeting on April 24, the commission revived an application from Emerald Canning Partners … [Read more...] about Cannabis Food Manufacturing Public Hearing May 22
Should Simsbury welcome cannabis businesses? One man is trying to let voters decide.
A local man is conducting a petition drive to have the question of recreational marijuana sales in Simsbury put on the ballot for the November municipal election. SIMSBURY—Thomas Turner isn't pro- or anti-recreational cannabis sales, he's just pro-democracy, "I'm pro-putting it on the ballot, do it right," the town resident said recently as he was out collecting … [Read more...] about Should Simsbury welcome cannabis businesses? One man is trying to let voters decide.
Cannabis Opponents Voice Concerns At Public Hearing
A selection of medical marijuana products available at Willow Brook Wellness LLC at 1371 E. Main St. in Meriden, Monday, December 12, 2022. Recreational cannabis sales begin in Connecticut January 10, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been looking for feedback from the public as it weights whether to allow commercial cannabis uses, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Opponents Voice Concerns At Public Hearing
Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first cannabis delivery company
Jack Cochran, who won eight state titles coaching high school football in Connecticut, is at the front end of the cannabis delivery business. With eight state championships at three different schools, Jack Cochran is one of the most successful coaches in Connecticut high school football history. Controversy often came with his high achievements, but when it came to results, … [Read more...] about Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first cannabis delivery company
$21 Million Worth of Legal Cannabis Sold in Connecticut in April
There were $21 million in sales of legal cannabis in Connecticut in April, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection. That is the combined sales of adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana, according to preliminary data. Of the $21 million, $11.4 million in sales was for medical marijuana and $10.2 million was for adult use. How Much Legal Cannabis Was Sold in … [Read more...] about $21 Million Worth of Legal Cannabis Sold in Connecticut in April
Connecticut lawmakers take action on raising the age for parole and regulating cannabis products
The Connecticut Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow prisoners serving long sentences for crimes they committed before they were 21 to apply for parole. It passed by a vote of 23 to 13, after a Republican amendment that would have exempted some specific crimes, was defeated. The bill is championed by “Raise the Age” advocates who believe young people should not … [Read more...] about Connecticut lawmakers take action on raising the age for parole and regulating cannabis products
