Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 420f - Palliative Use of Marijuana
Section 21a-409. - Manufacture, marketing, cultivation and storage of hemp and hemp products by producer.

(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

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 21a - Consumer Protection

Chapter 420f - Palliative Use of Marijuana

Section 21a-408. - Definitions.

Section 21a-408a. - Qualifying patient not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties. Requirements. Exceptions.

Section 21a-408b. - Caregiver not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties. Requirements. Prohibition re dispensing cannabis product in smokable, inhalable or vaporizable form.

Section 21a-408c. - Physician or advanced practice registered nurse issuance of written certification. Requirements. Not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties.

Section 21a-408d. - Qualifying patient and caregiver to register with Department of Consumer Protection. Change in information. Fee. Cultivation of cannabis plants. Prohibition re dispensing marijuana in smokable, inhalable or vaporizable form. Confi...

Section 21a-408e. - Person not subject to arrest or prosecution solely for being in presence or vicinity of palliative use of marijuana.

Section 21a-408f. - Seizure and return of marijuana, paraphernalia or other property. Exception.

Section 21a-408g. - Fraudulent representation to law enforcement official re palliative use of marijuana or written certification. Penalty.

Section 21a-408h. - Dispensaries and dispensary facilities. Licensure. Regulations. Fees. Data report.

Section 21a-408i. - Producers. Licensure. Regulations. Fees.

Section 21a-408j. - Prohibitions on licensed dispensary facilities and employees and when not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties.

Section 21a-408k. - Prohibitions on producers and employees and when not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties.

Section 21a-408l. - Board of Physicians re palliative use of marijuana. Duties. Confidentiality of information. List of debilitating medical conditions.

Section 21a-408m. - Regulations re palliative use of marijuana. Fees. Policies and procedures.

Section 21a-408n. - Temporary registration certificates. Qualifying patients, primary caregivers and physicians not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties. Exceptions. Confidentiality of registry information.

Section 21a-408o. - Health insurance coverage not affected.

Section 21a-408p. - Treatment of student, tenant or employee due to status as qualifying patient or caregiver.

Section 21a-408q. - Palliative marijuana administration account.

Section 21a-408r. - Licensure of laboratories and registration of employees. Regulations. Fees.

Section 21a-408s. - Prohibitions for laboratories and laboratory employees and when not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties. Laboratories to be independent. Security and safeguard requirements.

Section 21a-408t. - Research programs. Approval. Registration of employees. Regulations. Fees.

Section 21a-408u. - Prohibitions for research programs and employees and when not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties.

Section 21a-408v. - Research program subjects not subject to arrest, prosecution or certain other penalties. Registration. Exceptions. Confidentiality of information.

Section 21a-409. - Manufacture, marketing, cultivation and storage of hemp and hemp products by producer.

Section 21a-410. - Notification to Attorney General of material change to a medical marijuana business. Waiting period. Exemption from disclosure.