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 »New Cannabis Law Made Certain CBD, Hemp Products Illegal – NBC Connecticut
The recreational cannabis bill has changed a lot in our state, including what type of CBD and hemp products can be sold. Tobacco shops like this one in West Hartford used to be able to sell CBD oils with higher THC levels – but not now. The owner tells us it wasn’t a significant revenue stream, but wishes the state would have given them a little more lead time about the change. A local wholesaler of these products has also been impacted by the July 1 change. “Any products that were currently on the market, hemp-derived or cannabis-derived, with levels…
Read More »Biden says cannabis rules could change after Richardson ban (Newsletter: July 5, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
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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 »FDA, In Warning Dog Owners About Using Unregulated CBD Products For Firework Anxiety, Admits To Not Doing Its Job – Marijuana Moment
A top Rhode Island lawmaker says that while there’s not yet a consensus among legislators and the governor on a bill to legalize marijuana, it’s still a “workable” issue and would be prioritized if a special session is convened this fall. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi (D) told The Public’s Radio that it’s “possible” that a special session will be held later in the year after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on competing reform proposals. “It really depends if we can come to some kind of resolution of consensus on a couple of major bills,” he said, referring to cannabis…
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.
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ANSWER DESK: Where can medical marijuana patients buy seeds, clones starting Oct. 1? – WFSB
MA/CT (WFSB) — One of the biggest new laws on the books Thursday was recreational marijuana. With that new law comes a lot of questions, including what’s allowed when growing marijuana. In just three months, medical marijuana patients can start growing plants at home. The state’s laws on this will be similar to the ones in Massachusetts. Technically any dispensary can sell seeds, but how easy is it to actually find them? “Producing seeds in a dispensary is kind of a nightmare,” said Jon Napoli, owner of The Boston Gardener. When lawmakers legalized recreational marijuana, they also wanted to protect…
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