Connecticut § 21a-425d Legacy infused beverages. Waiver.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 21a-425d — Legacy infused beverages. Waiver.

Connecticut § 21a-425d

Title 21aConsumer Protection

Ch. 420iInfused Beverages and Legacy Infused Beverages

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-425d (2026).

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(a)For the purposes of this section:

(1)“Dispensary facility” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 ;

(2)“Hybrid retailer” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 ;

(3)“Legacy infused beverage” means a beverage that (A) is not an alcoholic beverage, as defined in section 30-1 , (B) is intended for human consumption, (C) contains, or is advertised, labeled or offered for sale as containing, THC, as defined in section 21a-240 , and (D) as of June 30, 2024, is in compliance with (i) the provisions of RERACA, and (ii) the policies and procedures issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to implement, and any regulations adopted pursuant to, RERACA;

(4)“RERACA” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 ; and (5) “Retailer” has the same meaning as

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(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) “Dispensary facility” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 ; (2) “Hybrid retailer” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 ; (3) “Legacy infused beverage” means a beverage that (A) is not an alcoholic beverage, as defined in section 30-1 , (B) is intended for human consumption, (C) contains, or is advertised, labeled or offered for sale as containing, THC, as defined in section 21a-240 , and (D) as of June 30, 2024, is in compliance with (i) the provisions of RERACA, and (ii) the policies and procedures issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to implement, and any regulations adopted pursuant to, RERACA; (4) “RERACA” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 ; and (5) “Retailer” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-420 . (b) During the period beginning on May 11, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2024, a dispensary facility, hybrid retailer or retailer, or the holder of a package store permit issued under subsection (b) of section 30-20 , may submit to the Department of Consumer Protection, in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, an application for a waiver to, during the period beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2024, sell the legacy infused beverages that, on May 14, 2024, are in the possession, and included in the inventory, of such dispensary facility, hybrid retailer, retailer or package store. (c) A waiver issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall allow the dispensary facility, hybrid retailer, retailer or package store to, during the period beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2024, sell the legacy infused beverages that, on May 14, 2024, are in the possession, and included in the inventory, of such dispensary facility, hybrid retailer, retailer or package store, provided all such sales are made (1) to individuals twenty-one years of age or older, and (2) in compliance with all applicable provisions of RERACA and the policies and procedures issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to implement, and any regulations adopted pursuant to, RERACA. (d) No dispensary facility, hybrid retailer, retailer or package store shall sell any legacy infused beverage during the period beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2024, unless the Commissioner of Consumer Protection has issued a waiver, pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, to the dispensary facility, hybrid retailer or retailer or the holder of the package store permit issued under subsection (b) of section 30-20 .

Legislative History

(P.A. 24-76, S. 30; 24-95, S. 3.) History: P.A. 24-76 effective May 11, 2024; P.A. 24-95 amended Subsecs. (b) and (c) by substituting “May 14, 2024” for “the effective date of this section”, effective May 11, 2024.