The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reminded its residents that alcohol is not legal to buy on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. But cannabis is.
Bryan T. Cafferelli, Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection, said Wednesday that if you plan to drink alcohol during your holiday celebrations then make sure to buy it in advance and please drink responsibly. Connecticut Law, which regulates many other things, does not restrict the sale of marijuana or your ability to wager during the holiday season.
He added that “no matter how you spend your holidays, please know your limit. Arrange designated drivers, and be respectful to the establishments and community where you celebrate.”
State law bans the opening of package stores on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Grocery stores are also prohibited from selling beer. The sale of alcohol to-go is also prohibited.
“Hours of cannabis licensees,” stated, “are not affected,”
Buy your liquor in advance. You can place bets and buy cannabis, but you should buy it before. No matter what you do, do it responsibly.https://t.co/eP6RuaJqd8
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection December 20th, 2023
The agency reminded adults who consume cannabis to do so responsibly, including storing the products in their original packaging and locking them up, out of reach of pets and children.
If you don’t want to drink alcohol on Christmas Day or New Years, head to bars and restaurants that are permitted to sell alcohol on the premises. Businesses are allowed to stay open one hour later on New Year’s Day, instead of 2 a.m.
Connecticut law prohibits alcohol sales on Thanksgiving Day. The department reminded the public last month. Marijuana stores, on the other hand, can stay open.
The agency stated at the time that “Cannabis is allowed to be sold on Thanksgiving Day in all licensed establishments.” “Any reports to the contrary are incorrect and should not be taken into consideration.”
It is up to the marijuana stores to decide what hours they want to operate during holidays. DCP advises customers to confirm operating hours directly with retailers.
Connecticut adults can now purchase twice as much marijuana per transaction than they could previously. DCP announced that recreational marijuana purchases will now be limited to half an ounce, up from a quarter-ounce.
The regulators said that the adjustment is the result of a continuous review of the available supply and demand within the state.
The sales of cannabis for adult use have been steadily increasing in the state, despite a slowdown in medical marijuana sales. The market, overall, is still growing. In November , the state broke its previous record for legal cannabis sales.
This figure includes $15.4 Million in sales to adults, the highest since the recreational market was opened in January.
has been setting new records for sales each and every month since Connecticut opened its adult-use market in January.
Connecticut Task Force to Study Allowing Homegrown Marijuana Sale Has Yet To Form, With A Report Due In Jan
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