In 2012, Connecticut became the 17th state to enact a law permitting the legal use of marijuana for medical purposes. Chapter 420f offered Regulations to approve dispensary and production licenses. The medical marijuana law protects medical marijuana patients who comply with the law from State civil and criminal penalties. It does not, however, protect cannabis or cannabis products from being seized. Nor does it protect people from being prosecuted under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Who Oversees the Connecticut MMJ Program?
The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) administers the Connecticut Palliative Use of Marijuana Act and registers patients to use medical marijuana in Connecticut. MMP is part of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Connecticut Medical Sale Restrictions
The regulation of marijuana sales has defined purchase limitations for consumers. These limitations are outlined in the Connecticut Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.
Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Connecticut specific marijuana SOPs: