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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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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.
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Buying Cannabis: What Recreational Users Should Know
More than half a dozen Connecticut dispensaries are gearing up for adult-use cannabis sales. Starting Tuesday, customers will be able to buy cannabis for recreational purposes legally for the first time ever in Connecticut. It comes a year-and-a-half after Governor Lamont signed the bill legalizing adult-use cannabis. Seven dispensaries are getting ready in New Haven, Branford, Newington, Stamford, Willimantic, Montville…
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Buying Cannabis: What Recreational Users Should Know
There are protocols to be aware of before visiting a dispensary that can help expedite sales in the next few weeks when stores will be busy.
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New Haven Officials, Retailers Prepare for Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
With less than 24 hours until the first adult-use sales, New Haven city leaders say they’re worried about the impact on children. “It’s real important that we keep our children safe, and we use it in the right way,” said New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson. Over the last two school years, students in several different grade levels throughout...
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Architect of CT Cannabis Bill Talks About Our State's Retail Rollout
NBC Connecticut Investigates has examined various aspects of the legalization of adult-use cannabis in our state ever since lawmakers passed legislation to make it a reality. One of the chief architects of the bill sat down with NBC Connecticut to answer what changes to the law may be coming in the upcoming legislative session. In general, House Majority Leader Jason…
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What to Expect With Recreational Cannabis Sales Starting Tuesday
Connecticut cannabis retailers are expecting lines around the state Tuesday, and more demand for cannabis products. Because of this, they’re working to ease any fears that medical patients may have about access.
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Thousands of Minor Cannabis Convictions Erased Thanks to New Law
A new law that took effect January 1, 2023 erased nearly 44,000 low-level cannabis possession convictions for people in Connecticut.
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Close to 44K Cannabis Convictions Erased Ahead of Recreational Sales
For the first time in Connecticut’s history, thousands of low-level cannabis possession convictions were erased on Jan. 1, 2023. “It is a small step, but an important step to start erasing disparities and segregation that still exist, and inequities that exist in our state,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. The change came a week before the launch of recreational cannabis…
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What to Know: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Conn. on Tuesday
Recreational cannabis sales to adults in Connecticut will begin on Tuesday and here’s what you need to know. The cannabis industry is estimated to bring in $73 million in state revenue by 2026. All adults 21 and over will be able to start purchasing products starting Tuesday at 10 a.m. Recreational cannabis sales will begin days after a state law…
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Recreational Cannabis Sales to Start in CT Tuesday
Recreational cannabis sales will begin in Connecticut on Tuesday. This is what you should know about what will be sold and where.