Connecticut Cannabis Laws

Legal — Recreational & Medical

Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis in June 2021 through legislative action (SB 1201). Recreational sales began in January 2023. Adults 21+ can purchase from licensed retailers. Connecticut also has a medical marijuana program established in 2012.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Quick Facts

Minimum Age	21+ (recreational)
Purchase Limits (Rec)	1.5 oz (42.5g) on your person, up to 5 oz at home in a locked container
Purchase Limits (Med)	A 30-day supply as determined by the patient's physician
Delivery Allowed	Yes
Home Growing	Allowed starting in 2024 for medical patients (up to 3 mature and 3 immature plants). Recreational home growing becomes legal once certain retail milestones are met.
Public Consumption	Prohibited. Cannot consume in any public place, in a motor vehicle, or on the grounds of any school or daycare. Consumption is restricted to private property.
ID Requirements	Valid government-issued photo ID showing age 21+, Connecticut medical marijuana program card for medical purchases
Tourist Rules	Tourists 21+ can purchase recreational cannabis with a valid government-issued ID. Same limits apply.
Penalties	Possession of up to 1.5 oz is legal for adults 21+. Possession of 1.5-5 oz outside the home is a civil violation ($150 fine). Over 5 oz is a misdemeanor or felony.
Tax Info	Recreational sales are subject to a 6.35% state sales tax plus a 3% municipal tax. An additional THC-based tax applies: $0.625 per mg for edibles, $0.90 per mg for concentrates/vapes.

Medical Cannabis Program

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's, MS, epilepsy, Crohn's, PTSD, chronic pain, sickle cell disease, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and other approved conditions.

How to Get a Card

Patients must obtain a certification from a Connecticut-licensed physician, then register through the state Department of Consumer Protection. Registration fee is $100.

Cannabis in Connecticut

Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize recreational cannabis when Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1201 into law in June 2021. Unlike many states that legalized through ballot measures, Connecticut did so through the legislature.

Recreational sales launched on January 10, 2023, at existing medical dispensaries that received hybrid (dual-use) licenses. The state has been gradually expanding retail licenses with an emphasis on social equity.

Next steps: compare dispensaries in Connecticut, how to find a licensed dispensary, what to bring to a dispensary, and browse all state cannabis pages.

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Official License Lookup

Verify a dispensary's license on the official Connecticut website:

Visit Connecticut Cannabis Regulator