CT SB00231

Cannabis establishments must submit marijuana and cannabis samples to testing laboratories according to standards set by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, with 30 days to repeat testing or remediate failed batches before mandatory disposal

Electronic nicotine delivery system dealer registration applications may be denied if applicants have a criminal background affording sufficient basis for denial under section 46a-80, are subject to Department of Revenue Services delinquency assessments, or have other adverse administrative decisions

Cannabis delivery is restricted to licensed delivery services, dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers delivering to qualifying patients/caregivers, and micro-cultivators delivering seedlings

Hybrid retailers and dispensary facilities must ensure a licensed pharmacist is physically present at least 8 consecutive hours per week and readily available via telehealth for patient consultations at all other times when open to the public

Retailers may convert to hybrid retailer licenses without going through the lottery application process by submitting an application and passing a department inspection