CT HB06855

Non-licensed vendors may sell hemp flower if kept behind counters or in locked containers, with age verification (21+) required at purchase and delivery; effective October 1, 2025

Nonresident pharmacies dispensing sterile compounded products must submit inspection reports from government agencies or third-party entities demonstrating compliance with USP Chapter 797 standards, with biennial updates required by June 30 of even-numbered years; effective January 1, 2026

Medical marijuana written certifications may now be valid for 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, or 2 years (previously limited to 1 year), and licensed dispensaries may issue 90-day temporary certifications to qualifying patients after in-person assessments; effective January 1, 2026

Department of Consumer Protection may issue temporary cannabis operator licenses to court-appointed receivers, custodians, or trustees for up to 60 days (with possible extensions) to manage cannabis establishments during court proceedings; $500 application fee required

Commissioner of Consumer Protection must designate kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), tianeptine, phenibut, nitazenes, bromazolam, and flubromazolam as controlled substances through regulatory amendments