Yo, what’s good, fam? It’s ya boy Dan here, and today we talkin’ ‘bout weed in Connecticut. Is it legal or nah? Let’s break it down for y’all with some key takeaways from SB 1201.
So, peep this, SB 1201 done made weed legal in Connecticut. If you over 21, you can have up to 1.5 ounces on you or up to 5 ounces at yo crib. But watch out, if you caught with up to 5 ounces outside yo house or car, you might get hit with a $100 fine the first time, and $250 after that.
Medical marijuana been legal in Connecticut since 2012, and patients can have up to 3.5 ounces.
Now, let’s dive deeper into this whole situation. Weed is straight up legal in Connecticut for both medical and recreational use. Any grown adult over 21 can buy and hold up to 1.5 ounces from state-licensed spots. In yo crib or car glove box or trunk, you can have up to 5 ounces in a locked container. Medical patients can cop up to 3.5 ounces per month.
But hold up, there’s more rules you gotta know before you light that blunt in the Constitution State.
Basically, weed is legit in Connecticut for both medical and recreational use. Recreational customers who are 21 or older can keep up to 1.5 ounces, while medical patients can hold 3.5 ounces.
The Connecticut recreational weed law, SB 1201 (also known as An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis), got passed in 2021. If you over 21 in the state, you allowed to carry 1.5 ounces or up to 5 ounces if it’s locked up at yo crib or in yo car (in a locked glove box or trunk). The state also set levels for concentrates so that one ounce of flower equals five grams of concentrate.
You could start holding onto cannabis legally since July 2022 and now there are a bunch of dispensaries open for business where you can cop some ganja.
If you got more than those amounts on you though, watch out ‘cause there still punishments if you exceed the limits. For a first offense with up to 5 ounces on you or 8 ounces locked up, you’ll catch a fine of up to $100. Any more than that and it’s $500 for the first offense and subsequent offenses could land you in jail for three months plus a hefty fine.
Medical marijuana been around in Connecticut since HB 5389 passed in 2012. If you got some major health issues and a doctor gives the go-ahead, you can use marijuana for medical reasons. The law sets possession limits and how patients can register and get approved.
Health patients used to be stuck at a limit of 2.5 ounces but now they can buy up to five ounces every month starting October 2022. They can also start growin’ three mature plants plus three immature ones right at home.
So how do you actually get a medical marijuana card in Connecticut? First off, gotta be a resident with one of the qualifying conditions signed off by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). After that certification lands at the Department of Consumer Protection, register with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), upload some docs and a photo, fill out the form, throw down $100 and voila – your Connecticut weed card is in hand.
Don’t be thinking about sparking up just anywhere though ‘cause most places won’t let you smoke weed in public in Connecticut. Some spots like New Haven might be cool with it where tobacco smoking is allowed but most places ain’t having it.
And driving high? Nope! Illegal all over the state so don’t even try ‘cause you’ll lose your license and face fines and even jail time if caught under the influence.
Delta-8 THC ain’t legal unless it’s sold through dispensaries ‘cause that bill includes delta-8 alongside delta-9 when it comes to THC concentrations being below 0.3%.
Weed ain’t just decriminalized – it’s full-on legal now too which means possessing up to five ounces outside your spot only gets you a fine even if it’s more than the limit.
Want to grow your own weed? Medical patients been on that since October 2022 but come July 2023 any grown adult will be able to do the same as long as they keep it private and away from kids under 21.
There ya have it fam – Connecticut is reppin’ hard for all the stoners out there with plenty of dispensaries open for business whether you looking for recreational or medical use. Just remember to keep within the limits and stay safe out there when indulgin’. Peace out!