Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis in June 2021 (SB 1201), with retail sales beginning in January 2023. The law includes strong social equity provisions and expungement of prior cannabis convictions.
1.5 oz on person
Active
3 mature, 3 immature plants per person
Strong
Medical Patients
5 oz
per month
Recreational (21+)
1.5 oz
on person
Up to 5 oz at home
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 3 mature, 3 immature plants per person
Must be 21+. Allowed starting July 2023.
Card Cost
$100/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
20+
Legalized
2021
Sales Started
2023
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1.5 oz per transaction
Delivery
Not allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited. Must consume in private.
Strong social equity provisions — 50% of licenses reserved for social equity applicants.
Strong off-duty use protections under SB 1201.
Employers cannot take adverse action against employees for off-duty cannabis use. Exceptions for safety-sensitive positions, federal contractors, and positions where impairment testing is required.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard. Oral fluid testing may be used.
2023: Retail sales launched January 10
2024: Home cultivation became fully operational
2025: Delivery services launched
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.