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Controversial Cannabis Cultivation Center Planned for New Britain
At a packed Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, people raised concerns about a plan to bring a cannabis cultivation center to Slater Road in New Britain.
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Controversial Cannabis Cultivation Center Planned for New Britain
At a packed Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, people raised concerns about a plan to bring a cannabis cultivation center to Slater Road in New Britain. “There are families out constantly taking walks. A handful of schools in the area. It’s just not the right place for this type of business,” said Shelley Vincenzo of New Britain. Other worries...
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Local Construction Company Wants to Bring Cannabis Cultivation Center to New Britain
A local construction company’s idea to turn the old Webster Bank facility off Slater Road in New Britain into a cannabis cultivation center is creating buzz in town.
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BBB Warns of Marijuana Dispensary Scams Amid Recreational Use Sales
The Better Business Bureau of Connecticut is warning consumers to be on the lookout for marijuana dispensary scams as recreational use sales start up in the state. BBB officials say there haven’t received any reports of victims in Connecticut yet, but they hope to prevent local consumers from becoming targets. Several other states have received reports of dispensary scams...
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Face the Facts: Is the State Prepared to Recognize Signs of Cannabis Influence?
Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) expresses concerns that cannabis legalization was rushed through and there aren’t enough trained drug recognition experts to determine whether drivers are under the influence.
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Over $2 Million Collected in First Week of Cannabis Sales in Connecticut
In the span of a week, Connecticut has collected over $2 million in recreational cannabis sales. The first day of recreational sales brought in the most money, with a total of about $359,100 and approximately 8,154 units sold, according to the Department of Consumer Protection. Saturday, Jan. 14 was also a busy day for cannabis sales, bringing in about $317,653…
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Officials Warn Parents to Keep Marijuana Edibles Away From Kids
State and health officials are warning parents about best practices to keep kids safe and away from marijuana edibles.
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One Week After Recreational Use Sales Began, Cannabis Dispensaries Remain Busy
One week ago, marked the grand opening so many people in Connecticut were anticipating. It was the first day of adult-use recreational cannabis sales. Now, one week later, the demand remains high. Newington’s Fine Fettle is one of the seven dispensaries currently open and selling adult-use recreational cannabis, and things have been busy. They’ve only been selling recreational adult-use...
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Cannabis Sales Going Smoothly After One Week
Cannabis dispensaries and customers say so far things have gone smoothly since recreational sales began nearly a week ago.
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‘It's the End of Prohibition': Inside Look at How Cannabis Retailers Prepare for Sales
Recreational cannabis sales have kicked off in Connecticut. People were out early to be some of the first to purchase cannabis legally. Sales started at seven licensed hybrid dispensaries at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. There is a lot of pent up demand from consumers, with lines out the doors at locations in Branford, Meriden and Newington. Consumers are not the…
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Tuesday Marks Opening Day for Adult-Use Cannabis in Connecticut
It’s a day many have been waiting for. At 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, Zen Leaf in Meriden had its first sale of adult-use cannabis. “It’s good. It’s good for people that are in pain and stuff like that that need it,” said Darren, the store’s first adult-use customer. He walked through the doors to cheers and excited team members,...
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What to Know About Using Cannabis Products in Connecticut
Now that recreational cannabis is available to adults in Connecticut, what do you need to know about using these products?
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Behind the Scenes: Cannabis Retailers Gear Up for Opening Day
Cannabis retailers in Connecticut have been gearing up for opening day for awhile now. Here’s an inside look at some of the preparations.
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Architect of CT Cannabis Bill Talks About Our State's Retail Rollout
One of the chief architects of the cannabis bill sat down with NBC Connecticut to answer what changes to the law may be coming in the upcoming legislative session.
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Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Connecticut
Adult-use cannabis sales began at Zen Leaf in Meriden Tuesday.
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Recreational Cannabis Now For Sale in Connecticut
Recreational cannabis is now for sale in Connecticut. Sales began at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
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What to Know: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Conn. Today
Recreational cannabis sales to adults in Connecticut is beginning Tuesday and here’s what you need to know.
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Over $250K Made in First Day of Connecticut Recreational Cannabis Sales
Recreational cannabis sales to adults in Connecticut began this morning. In all, seven dispensaries opened as of 10 a.m. All adults 21 and older are now able to purchase cannabis products. In the first day of sales, over $250,000 has been recorded, according to Biotrack, which is the inventory tracking system used to monitor the movement of cannabis products in…
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Authorities Stress Responsibility With Recreational Cannabis Sales
The start if recreational cannabis sales is not without worries. Concerns range from the impact on kids to those high while driving.