(a) As used in this section, “Social Equity Council”, “cannabis establishment” and “social equity applicant” have the same meanings as provided in section 21a-420.
(b) (1) The Department of Economic and Community Development and the Social Equity Council shall jointly develop and establish:
(A) A revolving loan program for the purposes of subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of section 21a-421h, including (i) requirements for loan eligibility under the program, (ii) an application form and the information and documentation required to be submitted with such application, (iii) the terms of the loans to be offered, including the rates of interest to be charged and the length of the loans, (iv) a plan for publicizing and marketing the program, and (v) any other requirements necessary to implement the program; and
(B) Application forms, applicant requirements and any other provisions the department and the council deem necessary for the purposes of subdivisions (2) to (4), inclusive, of subsection (b) of section 21a-421h.
(2) The department and the council shall post on the Internet web sites of the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Consumer Protection information concerning the loan program and other available funding under this section.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 21-1, S. 135.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 21-1 effective July 1, 2021.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 21a - Consumer Protection
Chapter 420h - Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis
Section 21a-420. - Definitions.
Section 21a-420a. - Purchase, possession, display, sale or transportation of cannabis legal.
Section 21a-420b. - Enforcement of violations of federal law related to cannabis.
Section 21a-420c. - License required for sale, offering or delivery of cannabis.
Section 21a-420e. - Timeline for initial applications for licensure. Fees for licenses.
Section 21a-420l. - Authorization for expanded activity of producer. Social equity partnership.
Section 21a-420m. - Creation of equity joint ventures by producer. Requirements. Fee.
Section 21a-420n. - Cultivator license.
Section 21a-420p. - Micro-cultivator license.
Section 21a-420q. - Regulations re maximum grow space. Policies and procedures.
Section 21a-420r. - Retailer license.
Section 21a-420s. - Hybrid retailer license.
Section 21a-420w. - Food and beverage manufacturer license.
Section 21a-420x. - Product manufacturer license.
Section 21a-420y. - Product packager license.
Section 21a-421b. - Criminal history records checks required for licensure. Fees.
Section 21a-421c. - Third-party background checks for backer or key employee license applications.
Section 21a-421e. - Project labor agreement required. Civil action for enforcement. Penalty.
Section 21a-421f. - Cannabis business accelerator program.
Section 21a-421g. - Workforce training program for cannabis industry.
Section 21a-421h. - Bond authorization.
Section 21a-421i. - Revolving loan program.
Section 21a-421j. - Regulations required to implement RERACA. Policies and procedures.
Section 21a-421q. - Purchase of cannabis by qualifying patients and caregivers.
Section 21a-421bbb. - Inducement of person under twenty-one to procure cannabis.
Section 21a-421eee. - Loitering on cannabis retailer or hybrid retailer premises.
Section 21a-421hhh. - Certain gifts, sales and transfers of cannabis prohibited. Penalties.
Section 21a-422b. - Positive drug test of student and enrollment in educational institution.
Section 21a-422e. - Program re collection of public health information on cannabis. Report.
Section 21a-422m. - Use of cannabis in hospitals.
Section 21a-422n. - Possession of cannabis in Department of Correction facilities or halfway houses.
Section 21a-422t. - Sign re storage and disposal of cannabis and cannabis products.