(a) As used in this section, “producer” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-408 and “manufacture”, “market”, “cultivate”, “hemp”, “hemp products” and “manufacturer hemp products” have the same meanings as provided in section 22-61l. Any producer licensed under section 21a-408 shall manufacture, market, cultivate or store hemp and manufacturer hemp products in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted under this chapter. Producers may obtain hemp and manufacturer hemp products from a person authorized under the laws of this state or another state, territory or possession of the United States or another sovereign entity to possess and sell such hemp and manufacturer hemp products.
(b) Hemp or manufacturer hemp products purchased by producers from third parties shall be tracked as a separate batch throughout the manufacturing process in order to document the disposition of such hemp or manufacturer hemp products. Hemp or manufacturer hemp products obtained, manufactured, marketed, cultivated or stored by a producer shall be deemed marijuana and shall comply with the requirements for marijuana contained in the applicable provisions of the general statutes and any regulations adopted under such provisions. Producers shall retain a copy of the certificate of analysis for purchased hemp or manufacturer hemp products and invoice and transport documents that evidence the quantity purchased and date received.
(c) No hemp or hemp products shall be sold or distributed within a dispensary facility that is licensed under this chapter.
(P.A. 21-37, S. 53.)
History: P.A. 21-37 effective July 1, 2021.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 21a - Consumer Protection
Chapter 420f - Palliative Use of Marijuana
Section 21a-408. - Definitions.
Section 21a-408f. - Seizure and return of marijuana, paraphernalia or other property. Exception.
Section 21a-408i. - Producers. Licensure. Regulations. Fees.
Section 21a-408m. - Regulations re palliative use of marijuana. Fees. Policies and procedures.
Section 21a-408o. - Health insurance coverage not affected.
Section 21a-408q. - Palliative marijuana administration account.
Section 21a-408r. - Licensure of laboratories and registration of employees. Regulations. Fees.
Section 21a-408t. - Research programs. Approval. Registration of employees. Regulations. Fees.