HARTFORD, CT – The House late Tuesday approved a sweeping bill that will restrict sale of hemp products, including beverages containing the main psychoactive ingredient of the cannabis plant. The legislation, House Bill 5150, was passed on a 130-16 vote with five lawmakers not voting or absent and will head to the Senate. Possession of cannabis for recreational use has been … [Read more...] about House Approves Bill To Regulate Sale Of Cannabis Products
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Cannabis Bill Debated Over ‘Infused Beverages,’ Social Equity Changes
HARTFORD, CT – A sweeping cannabis bill is being debated in the legislature and within the industry, with opponents voicing concern that increased regulations will drive out businesses and that recent legislative decisions on the sale of recreational pot will be circumvented. The legislation, House Bill 5150, redefines and broadens the definition of a “high-THC hemp product,” … [Read more...] about Cannabis Bill Debated Over ‘Infused Beverages,’ Social Equity Changes
What bills are making waves in the last days of the CT legislative session? Cannabis, car searches, dog racing and boats
HARTFORD — In its first late-night action of the legislative session, majority Democrats in the House beat back GOP efforts to unwind some of the 2020 police accountability rules; finally approved the end of dog racing in the state; then morphed a bill limiting the wake of boats in eastern Connecticut into an effort to plant noninvasive species along brooks and streams. During … [Read more...] about What bills are making waves in the last days of the CT legislative session? Cannabis, car searches, dog racing and boats
Once the Land of Steady Habits is now The Land of Cosmic Seltzer
Ah, the wacky world of THC-infused drinks! Buckle up my readers, because we’re about to dive headfirst into a rabbit hole so twisted that even Alice would be like, “Whoa, dude, I didn’t sign up for this trip!”So, picture this: Connecticut, land of steady habits, insurance companies, and now, stoned seltzer. Yes, you heard me right. Forget your mundane raspberry-flavored … [Read more...] about Once the Land of Steady Habits is now The Land of Cosmic Seltzer
Shelton votes to ban retail cannabis sales, but application for one such business may move forward
Rodeo Cannabis is seeking to occupy a 2,000 square foot space, which includes a drive-thru, in one of the buildings in Crown Point Center. The building also houses Common Grounds, Panache Hair Design and the soon-to-open Leo Tobacco. SHELTON — The sale of cannabis and cannabis-related products may now be banned citywide, but that does not mean people won’t see at least one such … [Read more...] about Shelton votes to ban retail cannabis sales, but application for one such business may move forward
New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
NEW HAVEN — A cannabis retailer planning to open on a relatively isolated, industrially zoned stretch of East Street will be able to do so despite the fact that part of its building — including the foundation and where the electrical panels will be — are below the base flood elevation.The City Plan Commission unanimously approved a flood damage prevention ordinance variance … [Read more...] about New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
How 2 Stamford cannabis dispensaries’ approvals – and future ones – hinge on definition of ‘schools’
STAMFORD — The definition of a school could be the defining factor in whether or not two cannabis dispensary applications are approved or denied by the city's Zoning Board.The main criticism of two pending applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood — is that each is near community centers that provide assistance or programming for area … [Read more...] about How 2 Stamford cannabis dispensaries’ approvals – and future ones – hinge on definition of ‘schools’
Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
DANBURY — Two people were arrested last week after several city smoke shops were found with dozens of pounds of marijuana ready for sale, officials said.Officers working with multiple state agencies took enforcement action on four local vape shops on March 27, Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour said in a news release Thursday Ridenhour said the goal of the operation was … [Read more...] about Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
Central CT town puts the brakes on plans for more marijuana. Here’s why.
The vacant shop at 12 Seneca Road in Bloomfield where a cannabis retailer proposed opening a store. The town rejected the idea last month saying the site is too close to the town center.After public blowback to a proposed cannabis store in the center of town, Bloomfield is taking a six-month timeout from considering new marijuana-related businesses.“The goal of this is not to … [Read more...] about Central CT town puts the brakes on plans for more marijuana. Here’s why.
Stamford school board urges Zoning Board to reject 2 cannabis dispensaries near youth centers
STAMFORD — Many have spoken out against new proposals to bring two more cannabis dispensaries to Stamford, and now the city's Board of Education has weighed in.In an unusual move, the board issued a symbolic vote Tuesday night expressing their collective disapproval of the two cannabis dispensary applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood … [Read more...] about Stamford school board urges Zoning Board to reject 2 cannabis dispensaries near youth centers
