Sales of THC-infused beverages in Connecticut are now restricted to state-licensed liquor stores and cannabis retailers.
The new law is due to the enactment of House Bill 5150, which was signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont in May. It officially to effect on July 1, prohibiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products at gas stations and convenience stores.
The state’s Department of Consumer Protection outlined the law’s requirements in a news release, which include:
- Limiting sales of THC-infused beverages to marijuana retailers and “package stores” (the term for liquor stores in Connecticut).
- Prohibiting the sale of these products at other locations.
- Requiring that, by October, beverages contain no more than 3 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce container.
- Setting standards for packaging, labeling, and testing.
According to the release, THC-infused beverages in Connecticut may contain hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, THCA, hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), and others.
“The team at the Department of Consumer Protection has worked hard to quickly implement the provisions of this new law passed by the legislature and communicate those changes to affected businesses,” said Bryan Cafferelli, the agency’s commissioner.
The full press release can be found by clicking here.
