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Connecticut Officials Close to Decision on State-Sponsored Hemp Production

By Jack Daniel on December 29, 2014 Follow that story, Hemp

For over two hundred years, farmers in the state of Connecticut legally grew and harvested hemp for use in sails, ropes, and clothing. In fact, the value of hemp in colonial-era Connecticut was so high that it was actually illegal for farmers to not grow hemp. That sentiment continued all the way through World War II, when the U.S. government was distributing propaganda films urging farmers to plant hemp crops for the good of the nation.
In the 1950’s however, the hemp plant got caught up in the misguided reefer madness over marijuana, and has not been grown in Connecticut ever since.
But as cannabis acceptance grows in the state, so too does the demand for the right to grow the incredibly useful and perpetually renewable resource of hemp.

Connecticut Now has Legal Medical Cannabis for Sale

By William Breathes on September 24, 2014 Dispensaries, Medical, News

Medical marijuana patients in Connecticut now have the ability to purchase medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary after the Healing Corner and Arrow Alternative Care opened their doors Monday afternoon after nearly two years of waiting.
The centers, two of six in the state, opened their doors to long lines yesterday after finally receiving product from Theraplant, one of four state-licensed pot farms legally allowed to supply the dispensaries.

First Dispensary in Connecticut Opened Yesterday Without Any Cannabis

By William Breathes on August 21, 2014 Medical, News

The first state-legal medical cannabis dispensary in Connecticut opened yesterday evening, though they didn’t actually have any herb to dispense.
Prime Wellness of Connecticut in South Windsor opened last night, though it was more of an open house. Patients and the public were invited in to check out the facilities and meet with the growers.

Connecticut voters overwhelmingly approve of medical and recreational cannabis in latest poll

By William Breathes on May 12, 2014 News

Toke of the Town.

Medical marijuana in Connecticut has the support of 90 percent of registered voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll release today. Support is also high for licensed medical marijuana dispensaries, with nearly 70 percent of respondents saying they would want a dispensary in their town.

Connecticut doles out first six medical marijuana dispensary licenses

By William Breathes on April 4, 2014 Medical, News

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Good news medical marijuana patients of Connecticut: medical marijuana dispensaries will be opening in Branford, Bridgeport, Bristol, Hartford, Montville and South Windsor in the near future.
The state gave out the six licenses yesterday afternoon – the first issued in the state so far. The shops expect to open by the summer when licensed producers can get their first harvest out.

Connecticut medical marijuana industry regulations approved, applications to be accepted soon

By William Breathes on August 28, 2013 Legislation, Medical, News

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The Connecticut medical marijuana program can now officially move forward after proposed regulations for the newly-created industry were approved last night by the state General Assembly. The rules now head to the secretary of state for filing.
Officials say that within two weeks the new medical marijuana department will be accepting grower and retailer applications. Licenses should be issued at the start of the new year, which means medical marijuana dispensaries are at least five months away from being open.

Connecticut Becomes 17th Medical Marijuana State

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on June 1, 2012 Legislation, Medical, News

The Weed Blog

Advocates Applaud New Law While Citing Problems Like A Prohibition On Patient Cultivation

Patient advocates applauded Governor Dannel Malloy on Friday for signing the country’s 17th state medical marijuana law. The Connecticut legislature passed HB 5389 on May 4, despite ongoing federal Justice Department intimidation in medical marijuana states.

The passage of Connecticut’s medical marijuana law comes as the Obama Administration is engaged in an unprecedented level of attack against patients and their providers. Paramilitary-style raids on dispensaries and threats of criminal prosecution and asset forfeiture by U.S. Attorneys are among the methods used to obstruct implementation of state medical marijuana laws.

Connecticut Medical Marijuana Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 5, 2012 Legislation, Medical, News

Cannabis Law Group

State Set To Become 17th To Allow Medicinal Cannabis

A bill legalizing marijuana for medical purposes passed the Connecticut Senate early Saturday morning. The state will join 16 others and the District of Columbia in allowing the medicinal use of cannabis after Democratic Governor Dannel P. Malloy, who said he supports the measure, signs the bill.

The bill, which had already cleared the House, passed around 3 a.m. on Saturday by a 21-13 vote after nearly 10 hours of debate.

The bill will set up a complex, regulated system of marijuana cultivation, dispensing, and licensing, and it outlines specific medical conditions that can legally be treated with cannabis.

Connecticut Very Close To Legalizing Medical Marijuana

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 4, 2012 Legislation, Medical, News

ConnecticutMarijuanaDoctors.com

A bill which would legalize the production, distribution and use of marijuana as palliative for the chronically ill appears poised to become law in Connecticut.

The bill passed the Connecticut House on a 96-51 vote, with 79 Democrats joined by 17 Republicans supporting it, and 34 Republicans joined by 17 Democrats in opposing it, reports The Hour.

The Connecticut Senate is expected to approve the bill as well on Friday, and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has said he will sign it if it clears the Senate, as expected.

The debate centered on mercy and compassion, the limits of medicine and concerns about abuse.

Opponents of medical marijuana in Connecticut have distributed a warning letter to state senators from U.S. Attorney David Fein, who wrote that while the Justice Department will not go after seriously ill patients who use marijuana in violation of federal law, it will still enforce federal laws against those who manufacture and distribute cannabis.

Connecticut Voters Heavily Back Medical Marijuana

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on March 21, 2012 Medical, News

ConnecticutMarijuanaDoctors.com

An overwhelming 68 percent of Connecticut voters support a proposal to allow adults to use marijuana for medical purposes with a doctor’s recommendation, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday. Only 27 percent oppose the plan.

There is no gender, partisan group, income, age or education group in Connecticut of which a majority opposed medical marijuana, according to the poll.

“Medical marijuana is supported by Connecticut voters across the board,” said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D.

The group which most heavily supported medical marijuana was self-identified liberals, with 82 percent favoring. The lowest levels of support were found among self-identified Republicans and conservatives, with 51 percent of each of those groups supporting medicinal cannabis. Seventy-five percent of Democrats supported medical marijuana.

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