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CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries
CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries The first recreational-use, hybrid marijuana dispensaries are set to open in Connecticut in January. The state Department of Consumer Protection said on Friday, Dec. 9, that eight licensed hybrid retailers will be allowed to open their doors at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023, depending on local zoning hours. “I am proud of the hard work our team has done to meet the goal of opening adult-use sales in a safe, well-regulated market,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle Seagull.  Hybrid retailers were previously allowed to sell medical marijuana and now will be permitted to sell recreation…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Designated Pot-Smoking Areas May Be Required In Some CT Towns, Cities Designated Pot-Smoking Areas May Be Required In Some CT Towns, Cities
Designated Pot-Smoking Areas May Be Required In Some CT Towns, Cities With legalized marijuana coming to Connecticut, some communities are preparing for certain designated areas for pot smoking. As of Thursday, July 1, marijuana will be legalized for recreational use among adults in Connecticut, though as part of the legislation signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont, some municipalities will have to create designated spaces outdoors intended for smoking weed. Earlier story - Lamont Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis In Connecticut Cities with populations under 50,000 residents can say no to smoking in public, but those over 50,000 have two choices: if they…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
CT Lawmakers Move To Legalize Recreational Marijuana, With Prodding By Lamont CT Lawmakers Move To Legalize Recreational Marijuana, With Prodding By Lamont
CT Lawmakers Move To Legalize Recreational Marijuana, With Prodding By Lamont Connecticut may see if the grass really is greener on the other side as lawmakers push to legalize recreational marijuana. This week, state lawmakers will return to the Capitol in Hartford for a special session to debate the merits of legalizing marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The Special Session begins on Wednesday, June 16. The bill had previously passed in the Senate with a 19-17 vote, though the Senate will have to revote now that it has gone into a special session. The House will also need to vote, but it is expected to be done after hours of debate during the session. I…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Recreational Marijuana Could Raise $1 Billion For Connecticut Recreational Marijuana Could Raise $1 Billion For Connecticut
Recreational Marijuana Could Raise $1 Billion For Connecticut Connecticut could collect nearly $1 billion in taxes over five years if the state were to legalize recreational marijuana, according to a new University of Connecticut report. A study by UConn’s Center for Economic Analysis estimated that in five years of recreational sales Connecticut could collect anywhere from $784 million to $952 million in new taxes, according to the Hartford Courant. Since the COVID-19-fueled recession has hit the U.S., many states are looking at new ways to raise tax revenue. Lead study author Fred Carstensen said that in addition to raising taxes, welcoming the re…

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by Kristin Palpini