Courtney Talks Electric Boat, Jobs, Marijuana – The Connecticut Examiner – CT Examiner
Connecticut’s recreational marijuana law went into effect on July 1, meaning that residents can now consume marijuana without fear of legal repercussions. Still, consumption of the drug is not consequence-free – particularly for employees of federal defense contractors, as the drug is still illegal at the federal level. Concerns around attracting workers came up repeatedly during debate over the bill in the legislature, and State Rep. Joe de la Cruz, D-Groton, said his opposition to legalization was mainly due to fears for Electric Boat. Connecticut Examiner caught up with Congressman Joe Courtney to get his thoughts on what the new law…
Read More »Courtney Talks Electric Boat, Jobs, Marijuana – CT Examiner
Connecticut’s recreational marijuana law went into effect on July 1, meaning that residents can now consume marijuana without fear of legal repercussions. Still, consumption of the drug is not consequence-free – particularly for employees of federal defense contractors, as the drug is still illegal at the federal level. Concerns around attracting workers came up repeatedly during debate over the bill in the legislature, and State Rep. Joe de la Cruz, D-Groton, said his opposition to legalization was mainly due to fears for Electric Boat. Connecticut Examiner caught up with Congressman Joe Courtney to get his thoughts on what the new law…
Read More »Connecticut Launches Website On New Marijuana Legalization Law That Took Effect Last Week – Marijuana Moment
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) isn’t deterred by President Joe Biden’s opposition to marijuana legalization and says that he and his Senate colleagues will be talking to the White House now that they’ve released draft reform legislation. The senator on Friday took another round of questions on Twitter about the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), which he introduced this month alongside Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR). While many of the questions concerned Booker’s stance on marijuana banking issues—as they did when he solicited input earlier in the week—he responded to another…
Read More »Details of Connecticut’s new pot law still a little hazy – theday.com
With recreational cannabis legal in Connecticut for less than a week, questions abound about the new law and its implementation. DeVaughn Ward, a Connecticut lawyer and senior legislative counsel for the nonprofit Marijuana Policy Project, has the answers. Starting this past Thursday, people are allowed to possess weed — with some limits — in the state. But, retail operations here won’t be set up for about at least another year. Though that may seem confusing, Ward said it isn’t a novel concept. Vermont has had legalization without a retail component for years. Washington, D.C., works in much the same way: Cannabis possession is…
Read More »Marijuana is now legal in Connecticut. Here’s what to know about how to buy, where you’re allowed to smoke and what that means for your employer – Hartford Courant
That depends on when the person was convicted, as well as the specific charge. Those charged with simple possession of 4 ounces or less before Jan. 1, 2000, or from Oct. 1, 2015 through June 30, 2021 will be eligible to petition the Superior Court to have their criminal records erased — starting on July 1, 2022. Those charged with the same crimes between the period from Jan. 1, 2000 to Sept. 30, 2015 will have their records automatically erased starting on Jan. 1, 2023.
Read More »Nearly 100 new laws take effect in Connecticut on July 1. Here’s a look at some of them, from legal marijuana to school curriculum – Hartford Courant
Gov. Ned Lamont is shown signing a landmark law on sports betting and online gambling legislation in his office at the state Capitol. The legislation takes effect July 1, but sports betting is not expected to start until the first National Football League game on Sept. 9. The Norman Rockwell painting behind the governor is an original that belongs to Lamont. (Office of Gov. Ned Lamont)
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Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in Connecticut – NBC Connecticut – NBC Connecticut
As of Thursday, it is now legal for adults in Connecticut to possess and even consume small amounts of marijuana. The new law allows individuals age 21 and older to possess or consume up to 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams) of “cannabis plant material” and up to 5 ounces (141.7 grams) in a locked container in a home or in the trunk or locked glove box in the person’s vehicle. There’s a series of fines and other measures for violators, including mandatory referral to youth services bureaus for 2nd-time juvenile offenders. Also beginning Thursday, the odor of cannabis or burnt cannabis…
Read More »Thomaston approves moratorium on marijuana businesses, Waterbury looks to follow – WFSB
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) — As Connecticut navigates the legalization of recreational marijuana, some towns and cities are asking for more time. Moratoriums have been passed, or are in the works, banning businesses from setting up shop. As Connecticut navigates the legalization of recreational marijuana, some towns and cities are asking for more time. For Waterbury, they want to take the time to see how other cities handle implementation. “Not only in Connecticut, but other cities and towns in states that have already legalized marijuana, particularly in New England, and see what the impacts are on those cities and towns on…
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