Connecticut Marijuana Laws

Marijuana is legal in Connecticut Since June 2021

Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis on June 22, 2021, when Gov. Ned Lamont signed SB1201. When the measure takes effect on July 1, individuals aged 21 or older will be able to possess up to 1.5 ounces of recreational cannabis, in addition to another five ounces in a home or vehicle. Retail sales are not expected to begin until the summer of 2022 at the earliest, while the state sets up its retail regulations. Prior low-level marijuana offenses will also be expungedunder the new law.

HB 5389
Approved: By House 96-51, by Senate 21-13
Effective: Some sections from passage (May 4, 2012), other sections on Oct. 1, 2012

Possession/Cultivation: Qualifying patients may possess "an amount of usable marijuana reasonably necessary to ensure uninterrupted availability for a period of one month, as determined by the Department of Consumer Protection."

Draft Regulations on Medical Marijuana (482 KB) were posted on Jan. 16, 2013.

On Apr. 3, 2014, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection announced the names and locations (70 KB) of the first six dispensary facilities that will be authorized by the state. The first dispensary opened on Aug. 20, 2014.

Medical Marijuana Program
Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 145
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-713-6006
Toll-Free: 800-842-2649

dcp.mmp@ct.gov

Website:
CT Medical Marijuana Program

The table below outlines Alabama’s main marijuana laws.