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CT SB01085
Bill
Status
3/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Legalizes cannabis possession for consumers age 21+ effective July 1, 2019, with a possession limit of 1.5 ounces total (maximum 5 grams in concentrate form)
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Establishes a regulatory framework for cannabis retailers, cultivation facilities, and product manufacturing facilities to legally sell cannabis and cannabis products to consumers
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Prohibits smoking cannabis in the same locations as tobacco smoking (schools, restaurants, health care facilities, etc.), with exceptions for designated areas and private residences
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Provides record erasure for persons convicted of cannabis possession of 1.5 ounces or less, allowing petitions to physically destroy all police and court records related to such convictions
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Protects probationers and parolees from violation proceedings based solely on legal cannabis possession within possession limits by individuals age 21 and older
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Legalization Of The Retail Sale And Possession Of Cannabis And Concerning Erasure Of Criminal Records In The Case Of Convictions Based On The Possession Of A Small Amount Of Cannabis.
Last Action
File Number 843
4/29/2019