Connecticut Cannabis
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
Possession limits, consumption rules, transport across state lines. 1 state-level rule for Connecticut, each linked to its official government source.
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Connecticut - Recreational Legal
Connecticut allows recreational cannabis for 21+ (since 2023). 1.5 oz possession limit, 5 oz at home. 6 plants allowed (3 mature). No public consumption.
Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 (SB 1201), with retail sales beginning January 2023. Adults 21+ may possess up to 1.5 oz on person (5 oz at home) and cultivate up to 6 plants (3 mature) starting July 2023. PUBLIC CONSUMPTION PROHIBITED. Social equity focus in licensing. Previous convictions being expunged. DUI: Drug Recognition Expert evaluation, no set THC threshold. CGS §21a-279a.
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