The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) announced today that the state will be doubling its purchase limit for recreational marijuana.
Connecticut’s recreational marijuana law was passed in July, 2021, with the first marijuana store opening in January of this year. The law allows those 21 and older to possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana, but they can only purchase up to a quarter of an ounce per transaction. Under the new rules change, taking effect December 1, the purchase limit will be increased to half of an ounce.
“As more retailers, production companies and other supply chain licensees have come online, the capacity of the industry has increased,” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. “We are confident this measured approach to adult-use sales has resulted in a healthy market for businesses and a safe and fair marketplace for adult-use cannabis consumers and medical marijuana patients.”
Purchase limits for medical marijuana patients will remain unchanged following the new rules change. Patients can purchase up to five ounces per month, and up to five ounces per transaction.
According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, there was $25,203,738 worth of marijuana purchased legally in September throughout Connecticut, a new monthly record.
