CT HB05853

Authorizes retail sale of marijuana to individuals 21 years of age and older in Connecticut.

Exempts marijuana sold for palliative (medical) use from marijuana tax, sales tax, and use taxes.

Allocates marijuana tax revenue as follows: 30% for drug awareness, substance abuse treatment, opioid prevention, marijuana testing programs, legalization impact studies, school drug prevention officers, and impaired driving awareness; 25% for homeless services including security deposits and rental assistance; 10% to municipalities with marijuana retailers; 15% to school districts in municipalities with marijuana retailers; 20% to provide working capital for marijuana retailer license applicants.