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Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Because the new law will prohibit many employers from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use…

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The town’s Economic & Community Development Commission will be holding a Special Meeting to discuss and learn about the pros and cons of retail cannabis. Connecticut legalized the sale and possession of marijuana earlier this summer, but provided room for some local controls. If at least 10 percent of residents petition for it, the town must hold a public referendum, which will decide whether marijuana sales will be allowed there. The Special Meeting will be held via Zoom on August 30 at 6:30 p.m., with invited guests including policymakers and retailers from Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts. It…

Troubled by people smoking marijuana around children and families and the effects of second-hand smoke, Vernon’s town council has banned cannabis use in all public places. The prohibition was added to the town ordinance regulating alcohol on public property. The rule now says “no person shall burn, smoke or consume cannabis while upon or within the limits of any public highway, public area or parking area within the Town of Vernon.” Each violation is subject to a fine of up to $100. “The intent here is to do what people expect government to do – protect public health and safety,”…

Hartford, CT – 4/20/21 – CT CannaWarriors Cody Roberts smokes marijuana in front of the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon. He and other cannabis equity advocates gathered at the Legislative Office Building and then marched to the State Capitol in support of HB6377 cannabis legislation. Photo by Brad Horrigan | bhorrigan@courant.com (Brad Horrigan/The Hartford Courant)

Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, and a legislative ally of the Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegans, who run the Mohegan Sun, said she supports cannabis sales by the casinos. She also backs establishing a dispensary in Norwich, which is in her Senate district.