New THC-Infused Beverage Reporting and Fees
By May 14, 2024, Connecticut businesses that sell THC-infused beverages must take inventory of all products, both on the sales floor and in storage. Then, by June 14, 2024, businesses must report all such products in their possession to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (“DCP”) and pay to DCP
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Here’s What Could Change in CT if Cannabis is Rescheduled
Carmody partner Ben Pomerantz is quoted in this CT Insider article regarding the reclassification of cannabis and the impact on the cannabis business in Connecticut. Click to read.
Connecticut Appellate Court Upholds Employer’s Right to Discharge Medical Marijuana User Impaired at Work
The Connecticut Appellate Court recently issued an important decision for employers ruling that employers may lawfully terminate employees who are impaired at work from using medical marijuana. The decision also provides helpful guidance on what facts will provide reasonable suspicion before an employer can require an employee to submit to urinalysis
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Hamden officials approve retail cannabis on Whitney Avenue
Hamden officials approve retail cannabis business on Whitney Avenue (nhregister.com)
Stratford cannabis dispensary proposed for former Johnny’s Restaurant location
Land Use lawyer Meaghan Miles is quoted in Connecticut Post regarding proposal to open a cannabis dispensary in Stratford. Click here to read more.
Race is on for first cannabis dispensary to open in Norwalk, as Shangri-La is second to gain approval
The Hour article quoting Carmody Land Use partner Elizabeth Suchy. https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-second-cannabis-dispensary-shangri-la-18081228.php?src=nwkartribbon
CT’s new Clean Slate law could boost workforce, but employers must take note
Carmody Labor & Employment partner, Vincent Farisello, quoted in article regarding CT’s new Clean Slate law could boost workforce, but employers must take note | Hartford Business Journal
Stamford OKs Curaleaf dispensary as city’s second recreational cannabis retailer
January 25, 2023 Carmody Land Use partner, Meaghan M. Miles representing Curaleaf cannabis dispensary, quoted in Stamford Advocate article Stamford OKs second recreational cannabis retailer: Curaleaf (stamfordadvocate.com)
Here’s how municipalities are preparing for the recreational marijuana industry
Jackie Kaufman discusses local cannabis zoning rules for the Hartford Business Journal. Click here to read the full article.
Carmody and Connecticut Legal Services Announce Joint Effort to Erase Past Marijuana Convictions
Carmody and Connecticut Legal Services (CLS), the state’s largest legal aid agency, are pleased to announce a joint initiative to help people erase past marijuana-related offenses that qualify under the state’s 2021 cannabis legalization law. In coordination with CLS, Carmody will provide legal services to help low-income individuals erase certain
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