Medical Cannabis in Connecticut

Program overview

Connecticut operates Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program, administered by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

How Connecticut’s law developed

Signed into law June 2012 by Governor Malloy. Recreational cannabis legalized June 2021 via SB 1201 with retail sales beginning January 2023.

Neighboring states

• Massachusetts
• New York
• Rhode Island

Official Connecticut resources

Questions people in Connecticut ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Connecticut?

Yes. SB 1201 was signed June 2021. Retail sales began January 2023. Medical patients get tax benefits and access to additional products.