State Representative Mark DeCaprio (R) introduced House Bill 6325 today, aiming to limit the maximum allowable THC content in marijuana sold in Connecticut’s recreational market.
House Bill 6325, fittingly titled An Act Reducing the Maximum Allowable THC Content of Cannabis and Cannabis Products Sold to Consumers in the Recreational Cannabis Market, would amend Connecticut law to prohibit cannabis establishments from selling products with THC concentrations exceeding 15%, measured on a dry-weight basis. The legislation applies to cannabis flower, plant material, and other cannabis products.
Earlier this month, a similar bill was filed in New York by State Representatives Phil Steck (D) and Keith Brown (R). Their proposal also seeks to establish a 15% THC cap on dried flower, citing potential health risks associated with high-potency cannabis. That bill would allow marijuana concentrates to have a THC content of up to 25%.
Proponents of THC caps argue that limiting potency can reduce the risks of adverse health effects, particularly for younger users and individuals new to marijuana. However, critics contend that such measures are arbitrary, and they push consumers toward unregulated markets where product safety cannot be guaranteed.
For the full text of HB 6325, click here.
