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Cannabis Employee
An employee is anyone who is not a backer, but that is a member of the board of a company with an ownership interest in a cannabis establishment, and anyone who is directly employed by a cannabis establishment or has routine access to the establishment and its products.
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Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator License
Licensing and application information for adult-use cannabis cultivator.
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Adult-Use Cannabis Backer
Licensing and application information for adult-use cannabis backer.
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Is there a mailing list that I can sign up for to be notified of updates to our state’s cannabis licensing application process?
For updates on adult-use cannabis in Connecticut and the licensing process, please be sure to regularly check the Adult-Use Cannabis website at http://ct.gov/cannabis.
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How many licenses will be available in Connecticut through the lottery?
DCP will hold multiple lotteries on an ongoing basis. DCP will announce the number of available licenses before each application round.
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How does the lottery and review process for license applications work?
The social equity lottery will be conducted first and is for social equity applicants only. The general lottery will be conducted after the conclusion of the social equity lottery.
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How can I participate in the Social Equity Lottery?
The first application period for each license type will open for a period of 90 days. Review the application requirements for each license type.
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Can I change backers?
No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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Can I apply for the lottery and then add backers if I am selected in the lottery?
No. No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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Are the lottery and license application fees refundable?
No. Lottery and license application fees are non-refundable. Please ensure your application is complete before submitting your application and fee.
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How many applications for cannabis licenses has the department received?
The data shown in this table is updated weekly on Thursdays. The applications included in these counts have NOT been reviewed for completeness. The counts may include incomplete applications and are subject to change.
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What are the license fees?
The license fees for different license types in the Adult Use Cannabis program are as follows:
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When does the provisional license expire for DIA cultivators?
At this time, there is no expiration for provisional licenses issued to cultivators under Section 21a-420o.
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What does it mean if a business has a provisional license for an adult-use cannabis establishment?
The provisional license does not allow an adult-use cannabis establishment to commence operations.
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Is the entire facility buildout and inspection required for the final license before the expiration of the provisional license?
Yes. The entire facility, as it is intended to operate upon final licensure, must be built and inspected prior to the expiration of the provisional license and meet all minimum requirements for operation as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
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How can I find out which adult-use cannabis establishment licenses have been issued?
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