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CT Opens Medical Program to Out-of-State Patients
As of October 2026, qualifying patients and caregivers registered in other states can now purchase medical cannabis at licensed hybrid retailers and dispensaries in Connecticut. Out-of-state patients are permitted to purchase up to five ounces of cannabis flower or its equivalent. Do you know anyone visiting from out of state who might benefit from this change?
CT Department of Consumer Protection
CT Opens Medical Program to Out-of-State Patients
Shangri-La Seeks Zoning for New Waterbury Dispensary
Multistate operator Shangri-La has applied to rezone a vacant property on Wolcott Street in Waterbury to open a new hybrid retail shop. The proposed location would serve both medical patients and adult-use consumers, expanding their existing footprint in the city. How important is dispensary location and convenience when you choose where to shop?
Hartford Business Journal
Shangri-La Seeks Zoning for New Waterbury Dispensary
Insa New Haven Approved for Medical Cannabis Sales
The City Plan Department has approved Insa's application to add medical marijuana to its recreational dispensary on Long Wharf in New Haven. This hybrid model will expand access for registered patients traveling along the Interstate 95 corridor. How important is location and highway access when choosing your primary dispensary?
New Haven Register
Insa New Haven Approved for Medical Cannabis Sales
New Haven Dispensary Adds Medical Sales
The New Haven City Plan Commission has approved INSA's request to add medical cannabis sales to its Long Wharf dispensary. This change allows the facility to serve registered patients alongside adult-use consumers without needing a licensed pharmacist on-site. Have you visited a hybrid dispensary recently, and how was your experience?
The Quinnipiac Post
New Haven Dispensary Adds Medical Sales
Insa Seeks Medical Upgrade for New Haven Dispensary
Insa is applying to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection to add medical marijuana sales to its existing recreational shop on Sargent Drive in New Haven. If approved, this hybrid model will give medical patients access to higher-dosed products at this location. What new products or strains are you hoping to see at your local dispensary?
Dabbin Dad
Insa Seeks Medical Upgrade for New Haven Dispensary
Fine Fettle Opens New Dispensary in North Haven
Fine Fettle is opening its tenth Connecticut retail location on Washington Avenue in North Haven. The new store expands the company's footprint in the Greater New Haven area, bringing more options to local consumers and patients. What features do you value most when visiting a newly opened dispensary?
Hartford Business Journal
Fine Fettle Opens New Dispensary in North Haven
Fine Fettle Opens 10th Connecticut Dispensary in North Haven
Fine Fettle has officially opened its newest dispensary on Washington Avenue in North Haven, marking its tenth retail location in the state. The company provides both medical and adult-use cannabis products to patients and consumers. What has your experience been like when visiting a newly opened dispensary?
Hartford Business Journal
Fine Fettle Opens 10th Connecticut Dispensary in North Haven
Fine Fettle Opens 10th CT Dispensary in North Haven
Fine Fettle has officially opened its newest hybrid dispensary on Washington Avenue in North Haven, marking its tenth retail location in Connecticut. The facility will serve both medical patients and adult-use consumers. What features do you value most when visiting a newly opened dispensary?
Hartford Business Journal
Fine Fettle Opens 10th CT Dispensary in North Haven
CT Cannabis Tracking System Drops Potency Classifications
Connecticut's cannabis tracking system has officially removed potency-driven classifications for end products following a recent software update. Licensees are still required to comply with all regulations restricting certain products and potencies exclusively to medical patients. Have you noticed any changes in how your favorite products are labeled or tracked recently?
Cann.Dev
CT Cannabis Tracking System Drops Potency Classifications
CT Cannabis Tracking System Removes Potency Column
Connecticut's cannabis tracking system has removed its potency classification column. However, licensees remain responsible for complying with all regulations restricting certain products and potencies to medical patients. Businesses must ensure their records reflect this change.
Cann.Dev
CT Cannabis Tracking System Removes Potency Column
Connecticut's Last Medical-Only Dispensary May Close
Connecticut's last medical-only cannabis dispensary, Bluepoint Wellness, may be forced to relocate. The potential move follows repeated denials from Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission to allow recreational cannabis sales at the location.
MJBizDaily
Connecticut's Last Medical-Only Dispensary May Close
State Issues Guidance on Out-of-State Patient Data
Connecticut regulators have released new instructions for dispensaries experiencing technical issues when reporting out-of-state medical patients to the state's prescription monitoring system. Dispensaries are now required to make reasonable efforts to log these transactions despite missing prescriber or registration numbers. Have you ever experienced delays at the pharmacy counter due to system glitches?
The Marijuana Herald
State Issues Guidance on Out-of-State Patient Data
CT Issues Guidance on Out-of-State Patient Reporting
Connecticut regulators have issued new instructions to dispensaries after encountering issues reporting out-of-state medical marijuana patients ([Connecticut Issues New Guidance After Marijuana Dispensaries Encounter Problems Reporting Out-of-State Patient Information](https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/10/connecticut-issues-new-guidance-after-marijuana-dispensaries-encounter-problems-reporting-out-of-state-patient-information/)). The guidance addresses missing prescriber information and patient registration numbers in the state's prescription monitoring system. Dispensaries are now required to make reasonable efforts to report all transactions accurately. Have you experienced any delays or issues at the dispensary recently?
The Marijuana Herald
CT Issues Guidance on Out-of-State Patient Reporting
Cannabis Wholesaler Settles CT Attorney General Claims
A cannabis wholesaler accused of supplying Connecticut stores with high-potency products has agreed to a $2 million settlement with the state ([Cannabis Wholesaler Settles Conn. AG's Consumer Claims - Law360](https://www.law360.com/articles/2536252/cannabis-wholesaler-settles-conn-ag-s-consumer-claims)). As part of the stipulated judgment, the company also promised not to operate without a proper license. This enforcement action highlights the state's ongoing efforts to regulate product safety and licensing. How important is it to you that your cannabis products come from strictly regulated sources?
Law360
Cannabis Wholesaler Settles CT Attorney General Claims
CT Requires 14-Day Medical Reservation for New Cannabis Products
Connecticut dispensaries must now reserve certain new cannabis products exclusively for medical patients for 14 days before offering them to adult-use consumers. The new rule, effective October 1 under Public Act 26-8, applies to every new shipment of products like concentrates, topicals, and tablets. The law also allows out-of-state medical patients to purchase products in Connecticut.
The Marijuana Herald
CT Requires 14-Day Medical Reservation for New Cannabis Products
CT Opens Medical Cannabis Program to Out-of-State Patients
Effective October 1, 2026, Public Act 26-8 allows Connecticut dispensary facilities and hybrid retailers to serve qualifying out-of-state medical cannabis patients and caregivers. The Department of Consumer Protection is currently working on implementing this policy change.
CT.gov
CT Opens Medical Cannabis Program to Out-of-State Patients
Out-of-State Medical Cards Now Accepted in CT
Starting October 1, Connecticut will officially recognize out-of-state medical cannabis authorizations, expanding access for visiting patients. The state is also eliminating the 70% THC potency cap on concentrates and moving to a flat retail tax system. How do you feel these changes will impact your experience as a patient?
The Marijuana Herald
Out-of-State Medical Cards Now Accepted in CT
CT Ends 70% Concentrate Cap and Recognizes Out-of-State Cards
Starting October 1, Connecticut is eliminating the 70% THC potency cap on concentrates and replacing its THC-based tax with a flat 10.75% retail tax. The state will also begin recognizing out-of-state medical cannabis authorizations. What are your thoughts on the new concentrate options becoming available?
The Marijuana Herald
CT Ends 70% Concentrate Cap and Recognizes Out-of-State Cards
CT Ends 70% Concentrate Cap and Welcomes Out-of-State Patients
Connecticut has officially eliminated the 70% THC potency cap on cannabis concentrates and replaced its THC-based tax system with a flat 10.75% retail tax. Additionally, the state now recognizes out-of-state medical cannabis authorizations, allowing visiting patients to purchase their medicine locally. How do you feel about the expanded concentrate options now available to patients?
The Marijuana Herald
CT Ends 70% Concentrate Cap and Welcomes Out-of-State Patients
DCP Issues Guidance on Medical Cannabis Sales
On September 3, 2026, the Department of Consumer Protection issued new guidance regarding medical cannabis sales following the passage of Public Act 26-8. The state also released updates for MMDT and ACER credential holders ahead of the October 1 legislative effective dates.
CT.gov
DCP Issues Guidance on Medical Cannabis Sales
2026 CT Cannabis Law Updates Bring Major Changes
Connecticut's 2026 legislative session introduced significant changes to state cannabis laws through HB 5350 and HB 5222. The new legislation expands opportunities for infused beverages while imposing strict new compliance and social equity ownership restrictions. Additionally, out-of-state patients can now participate in the medical cannabis program.
CBIA
2026 CT Cannabis Law Updates Bring Major Changes
CT Cannabis Law Update: New Rules for Businesses
Connecticut's 2026 legislative session introduced significant changes to state cannabis laws through HB 5350 and HB 5222. The new laws expand opportunities for infused beverages while imposing strict new compliance requirements on social equity ownership. These changes take effect later in 2026.
CBIA
CT Cannabis Law Update: New Rules for Businesses
CT Allows Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Patients
Effective October 1, 2026, Connecticut's medical cannabis program expanded to serve qualifying out-of-state patients and caregivers. This legislative change creates new opportunities for licensed dispensaries and hybrid retailers to serve visiting patients.
Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey
CT Allows Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Patients
Connecticut Updates Cannabis Laws for Businesses
Connecticut's 2026 legislative session introduced significant changes to cannabis laws through HB 5350 and HB 5222. The new laws expand opportunities for medical access, including out-of-state patients, while imposing new compliance and social equity restrictions.
CBIA
Connecticut Updates Cannabis Laws for Businesses
Strict Discount Rules Challenge CT Cannabis Shops
Connecticut cannabis retailers are expressing frustration over strict state advertising regulations. Regulators clarified that discounts on cannabis products may only be offered within the establishment or online after a customer's age has been verified, prohibiting promotional pricing in general advertising.
CT Insider
Strict Discount Rules Challenge CT Cannabis Shops
Update to eLicense System for Cannabis Establishments
The Connecticut Cannabis Control Division has updated its eLicense online system. Initial applications for cannabis-related credentials are now consolidated under Cannabis Control rather than separated by medical and adult-use. Additionally, the Producer Brand Registration has been updated to Cannabis Product Registration.
Connecticut Consumer Protection, Cannabis Control Division
Update to eLicense System for Cannabis Establishments
Transparency Concerns Raised in CT Cannabis Industry
A recent report highlights ongoing concerns regarding transparency within Connecticut's growing cannabis industry. The analysis delves into how regulatory and legislative processes have allowed certain industry operations to avoid public scrutiny. Advocates continue to push for clearer oversight as the market expands.
CT Mirror
Transparency Concerns Raised in CT Cannabis Industry
2026 Major Public Acts: Cannabis, Hemp, and THC Beverages
A new Connecticut law makes various changes to cannabis regulations, including officially renaming marijuana to cannabis throughout state statutes. It also eliminates the requirement that medical cannabis be dispensed by a licensed pharmacist and sets new disposal deadlines for failed testing samples.
Connecticut General Assembly
2026 Major Public Acts: Cannabis, Hemp, and THC Beverages
CT Lawmakers Reinstate 35% THC Cap on Cannabis Flower
Following pushback, the Connecticut House and Senate voted to reinstate the 35% cap on THC content in cannabis flower. Lawmakers had briefly attempted to remove the limitation earlier in the legislative session before reversing course.
Hartford Courant
CT Lawmakers Reinstate 35% THC Cap on Cannabis Flower
CT Lawmakers Reinstate Cap on THC in Cannabis Flower
Connecticut lawmakers voted to reinstate a 35% cap on the amount of THC content in cannabis flower after briefly attempting to remove it. The House and Senate passed the measure following pushback from lawmakers regarding the removal of the limitation.
Hartford Courant
CT Lawmakers Reinstate Cap on THC in Cannabis Flower
CT Expands Medical Cannabis Access to Out-of-State Patients
Following the passage of HB 5222 during the 2026 legislative session, Connecticut has expanded its palliative cannabis program. Qualifying out-of-state patients and caregivers are now permitted to participate and access medical cannabis within the state. The bill also introduces mandatory substantive reviews for Equity Joint Venture ownership changes.
JD Supra
CT Expands Medical Cannabis Access to Out-of-State Patients
CT advances plan to remove limits on THC in cannabis products
A bill revamping regulations around the cannabis market passed the House of Representatives. The legislation includes a provision to eliminate caps on THC content in cannabis flower, plant material, or concentrates. Proponents argue it levels the playing field with neighboring states, while critics raise public health concerns.
Hartford Courant
CT advances plan to remove limits on THC in cannabis products
Regulators Move to Suspend CT Cannabis Grower
Connecticut state officials are moving to suspend or revoke the license of cannabis cultivator Affinity Grow. The Department of Consumer Protection alleges the company misrepresented a product strain to bypass the state's authorization process.
Yahoo News
Regulators Move to Suspend CT Cannabis Grower
CT cannabis industry celebrates 4/20 as tax change legislation advances
Dispensaries across Connecticut experienced heavy traffic as consumers celebrated the 4/20 holiday. Meanwhile, state lawmakers discussed proposed legislation that would implement a flat excise tax to potentially lower prices. Connecticut has seen over $270 million in total cannabis sales annually over the past three years.
WFSB
CT cannabis industry celebrates 4/20 as tax change legislation advances
CT lawmakers pass bill allowing more potent cannabis on 4/20
The Connecticut House of Representatives voted on April 20 to allow more potent cannabis to be sold in the state. The timing of the vote on the unofficial cannabis holiday drew criticism from minority party members. The bill aims to update cannabis laws and adjust THC limits for various products.
CT Insider
CT lawmakers pass bill allowing more potent cannabis on 4/20