HARTFORD, Conn. — In accordance with a new law that went into effect on Monday, THC-infused beverages can only be sold at package stores with an endorsement and cannabis retail establishments such as dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers.
The new law also prevents the sale of THC-infused beverages to individuals under the age of 21, according to a release from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
The release said THC-infused beverages are non-alcoholic drinks that contain THC, the compound that is the main active ingredient of cannabis. On the can or bottle, this could be displayed as “hemp-derived,” Delta-8, Delta-9, Delta-10, THCA, HHC or similar words.
DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli said in the release that the team at DCP has worked hard to quickly implement the provisions of the new law passed by the state’s legislature. He said the department is working to communicate those changes to affected businesses.
“This new law ensures greater consumer protections, including enhanced packaging and labeling requirements as well as testing standards that are in line with the testing standards for cannabis products. Thank you to those businesses that have come into compliance with the legislation, as well as the team at DCP for its work,” Cafferelli said in the release.
As part of the new law, only licensed cannabis retailers and package store permittees may sell THC-infused beverages, all other businesses in possession of previously allowed THC-infused beverages can no longer sell them, and THC-infused beverages sold by package stores and cannabis retailers after Oct. 1 may contain no more than 3 mg of THC per 12-ounce container. The release said that the law also sets other packaging and labeling standards.
The DCP reminds adults who do choose to consume cannabis or THC-infused beverages and other products to do so responsibly, which includes storing products containing THC in their original packaging, locked up and out of reach of children or pets.
For resources regarding responsible cannabis use and information about addiction and health risks, one can visit here. To discover more about THC-infused beverages, click here.
Liquor permittees with questions about the new law should contact DCP.liquorcontrol@ct.gov. and all other businesses and consumers with questions may contact DCP at DCP.Cannabis@ct.gov.
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