Is cannabis legal in Connecticut?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Connecticut?

Cannabis in Connecticut is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Connecticut for adults 21 and older (Public Act 21-1). It is regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection.

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Connecticut for adults 21 and older (Public Act 21-1).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Connecticut for adults 21 and older (Public Act 21-1). It is regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection.

Source: https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/knowledge-base/articles/what-is-in-effect-now · Updated July 12, 2026

Connecticut Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Connecticut →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Connecticut for adults 21 and older (Public Act 21-1).
Possession Limits in Connecticut →Permitted
In Connecticut, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1.5 ounces on their person, and up to 5 ounces in a locked container at home or in a locked vehicle trunk or glovebox.
Home Cultivation in Connecticut →Permitted
Connecticut allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 3 mature and 3 immature plants per person, no more than 12 per household, kept indoors and secured.
Public Use in Connecticut →Restricted
Connecticut restricts where cannabis may be used in public: it is banned in state parks and beaches, in workplaces, and within 25 feet of a building entrance.
Buying Cannabis in Connecticut →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Connecticut from licensed retailers, with a purchase limit of 1 ounce (28 grams) per transaction, measured as flower equivalent.

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