Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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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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After our conversion to Hybrid Retailer, does a ratio of three (3) Dispensary Technicians to one (1) Dispensary Pharmacist still need to be maintained?
Yes, if the Hybrid Retailer chooses to employ Dispensary Technicians, there may be no more than three for every one Dispensary Pharmacist on a shift.
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How can I find out which adult-use cannabis establishment licenses have been issued?
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Does the “Dedicated Key Employee” need to be a pharmacist?
No.
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Does a cannabis establishment’s waste collection dumpster need to be fenced in and monitored via camera systems?
If the waste collection dumpster does not contain cannabis, it is not subject to the cannabis security measures.
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Do licensed adult-use cannabis establishments need to submit advertisements to DCP for preapproval?
No. Licensees are not required to submit advertisements for preapproval, but should comply with all advertising requirements and restrictions described in Chapter 420h and the Department’s policies and procedures.
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Do all of the cannabis taxes apply to the entire supply chain?
For information on Statewide Cannabis Tax, please visit the Department of Revenue Services’ webpage on the Statewide Cannabis Tax.
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Can product packagers make pre-rolls?
No. A pre-rolled cannabis cigarette is considered a cannabis product and can only be created by licensees authorized to manufacture cannabis products.
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Can delivery services collect payments from delivery customers at the point of delivery and then reconcile payments with the dispensary facility, hybrid retailer or retailer where the cannabis originated from at a later time?
Yes. The manner of payment collection and payment reconciliation with the originating cannabis establishment are business decisions to be made by the licensees, as long as delivery services comply with the law and adult-use cannabis policies and procedures.
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The law states a Key Employee and a Pharmacist need to be on-site at a Hybrid Retailer when open. Can a pharmacist registered as a Key Employee satisfy this requirement?
Yes, a pharmacist registered as a Key Employee will meet the criteria of having a Key Employee and a pharmacist on-site when open to the public.
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Can a final license be issued to a cannabis establishment that is part of an Equity Joint Venture if the sponsoring establishment (producer, dispensary facility, or cultivator) holds a provisional license, but not a final license?
A final license may be issued to an Equity Joint Venture sponsored by a producer, dispensary facility or cultivator holding a provisional license so long as all licensing requirements have been satisfactorily met by the Equity Joint Venture .
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If you are converting from a Dispensary Facility to a Hybrid Retailer, are there restrictions on where an Adult-Use Cannabis Employee is allowed in the facility prior to our conversion?
Employees with Adult-Use Cannabis Employee credentials are only allowed to access the same areas that a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility Employee credential holder has access to.
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Are product packagers allowed to submit cannabis products for brand approval?
No, product packagers cannot submit cannabis products for brand approval because they are not authorized to create or manufacture products.
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Which licensed establishments can make cannabis food and beverage products?
The following license types are authorized manufacture food and beverage products: Producer, Cultivator, Micro-cultivator, Product manufacturer; and, Food and beverage manufacturer.
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Do I need to be a Connecticut resident to hold a cannabis establishment license?
No. You do not need to be Connecticut resident to hold a cannabis establishment license.
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