Connecticut launches website to explain new marijuana law
By AP Staff
Loose marijuana. (DEA file photo)
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The state has unveiled a new website to provide up-to-date information on the rollout of legalized cannabis in Connecticut, ranging from basic information about the law that took effect on July 1 to resources for prospective marijuana-related businesses.
While portions of the new law have taken effect, including making it legal for individuals age 21 and older to possess or consume up to 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams) of cannabis plant material, several key parts of the legislation don t begin for another year or two. The establishment of retail stores, for example, isn t expected until the end of 2022.
Cannabis became legal in Connecticut back on July 1.
Anyone 21 years and older can legally possess 1.5 ounces of marijuana or an equivalent amount of cannabis-plant materials, and they can have up to 5 ounces in their private residence or a vehicleâs trunk or locked glove box
Connecticut has become the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana, and the fourth state to do it this year.
While part of the law legalizing recreational marijuana has gone into effect, there are other components that donât go into effect for another one to two years, most notably the establishment of retail sales, which are expected to begin toward the end of 2022 and will have a very specific licensing process and social equity requirement.
June 17, 2021 GMT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The Connecticut state Senate on Thursday gave final legislative approval to a wide-ranging bill that legalizes the adult use of cannabis, sending the legislation to Gov. Ned Lamont, who said he will sign it into law. Following are highlights of the proposal. Beginning July 1, the bill allows individuals age 21 and older to possess or consume up to 1.5 ounces of “cannabis plant material” and up to five ounces in a locked container in a home or in the trunk or locked glove box in the person’s vehicle. Beginning July 1, police are prohibited from arresting anyone under age 18 for possession of marijuana. Instead, those found with less than five ounces of cannabis plant material or an equivalent amount of a cannabis product, face a written warning for a first offense and a possible referral to a youth services bureau. For a second offense, there’s a mandatory referral to a youth services bureau or an alternate agency. Subsequent of
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