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Collective progress can feel like an oxymoron in a politically and ideologically divided country regularly split in two competing camps. This makes the rather swift transformation of both beliefs and laws surrounding marijuana in the U.S. extremely encouraging, even though it’s still illegal at the federal level. Marijuana was classified as a Schedule I drug in 1970 when Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act. The fact that fifty years later cannabis remains in the same category alongside heroin and LSD might seem discouraging. The greener side of the coin focuses on the stunning progress made in the face of marijuana’s…

Preston — The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on cannabis establishments to allow time to review the new state law legalizing cannabis growing and retail sales and adjust local zoning regulations. Few residents spoke or submitted written comments on the proposed moratorium during a public hearing prior to the vote Tuesday night. The moratorium will run from Sept. 20, 2021, through March 20, 2022. The state law passed in spring allows towns with up to 25,000 residents, including Preston, to have one retail cannabis establishment and one “micro-cultivator,” defined as a licensed grower with between 2,000 and 10,000…

On July 1st, Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Left with the mysterious future of how cannabis will be sold retail starting in 2022, the Ridgefield Enocomic & Community Development Commission (Ridgefield ECDC) hosted a public Zoom information session about this subject on Monday evening. Guests who were present for the webinar included Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell of District 26, Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission members, Rural County Representatives of California members Sarah Dukett and Arthur Wylene, and Canna Provisions CEO Meg Sanders from Massachusetts.  To start the call, State Senator Will Haskell explained the ins…

One headache that employers frequently encounter is how to properly handle drug and alcohol issues. No employer wants employees to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during work hours, but employers also are struggling to hire and retain employees in a tight labor market. So, on the one hand, employers want to keep their workplaces safe and free of impaired workers. However, employers also must be able to run their businesses and have enough workers to do so. Adding to this conundrum is the rapidly spreading and constantly evolving nature of marijuana legalization laws. While some states have…

MILFORD, CT — The city of Milford adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale of marijuana in Milford except for medical marijuana purposes. The Board of Aldermen also adopted an ordinance with regard to marijuana use at food establishments. That ordinance reads: “It shall be unlawful and a violation … for any person to consume, use or smoke any cannabis type substances as defined in Connecticut General Statutes …. in the outdoor section of any food establishment… “Penalty. Any food establishment found to be in violation …. shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each…

A pair of tribal casinos on the east coast are exploring the idea of putting a marijuana dispensary on their property. According to a MarketWatch report, Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina and Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut are looking into adding marijuana sales to their revenue streams. Both casinos are looking into the possibility of adding facilities of at least 25,000 square feet with a drive-thru option and Amsterdam-style lounges, which despite widespread legalization throughout the country, have not been implemented in the U.S. yet. There is no word yet if guests would be allowed to consume the plant onsite….