The president of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association is calling on state lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow police to pull over drivers who are consuming cannabis behind the wheel, CT Mirror reports. During testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, Meriden Chief of Police Rob Rosado said officers in the city frequently […]
Connecticut Cannabis News
Connecticut is one of the latest New England states to legalize adult-use cannabis. The state is expected to license retailers and other businesses in the coming years. Scroll down to browse the latest Connecticut cannabis industry news, interviews, and more!
Connecticut cannabis legalization
Connecticut lawmakers approved the state’s cannabis legalization bill on June 17, 2021. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont (D) just a few days later, and cannabis legalization officially took effect in Connecticut on July 1, 2021.
Advocates noted that in a symbolic twist, the Connecticut Legislature’s vote to overturn cannabis prohibition marked the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s declaration of the war on drugs.
Cannabis possession rules
- Connecticut adults aged 21+ can possess up to 1.5 ounces of “cannabis plant material.”
- Possession of up to 5 ounces is allowed at home in a locked container, or in a locked vehicle glove box/other compartment.
- Home growing of cannabis is currently still illegal but starting on July 1, 2023, Connecticut adults will be allowed to grow up to six cannabis plants (three mature, three immature).
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