CT SB00011

Legalizes possession and purchase of marijuana for consumers aged 21+ starting July 1, 2018, with a possession limit of one ounce (maximum 5 grams of concentrated marijuana).

Establishes licensing system for marijuana retailers, lounges, cultivation facilities, and product manufacturing facilities under the Liquor and Marijuana Control Commission.

Requires home cultivators to limit growing to five marijuana plants maximum with security and non-public view requirements, subject to civil penalties up to $750 for violations.

Imposes a 23.65% surcharge on gross retail receipts of marijuana and marijuana products, with quarterly reporting requirements to the Commissioner of Revenue Services.

Adds marijuana and marijuana products to drunk driving laws, defining "elevated blood tetrahydrocannabinol content" as 5.0 nanograms or higher in blood, effective October 1, 2017 for some provisions and July 1, 2018 for others.