Most good things in life a ephemeral–they last for a period of time and then disappear. Luckily, the memories can remain. I think of that as we plan for Ben Tuff’s visit to New Canaan on August 29, 2024. He will share his story of recovery to all who will listen. His story is an educational one, as it covers

I admire how New Canaan as a community has discouraged retail establishments that call themselves “Smoke Shops” and “CBD Stores”. In practice, in cities like Norwalk where illegal THC product is being sold at dozens of stores, a Smoke Shop or CBD Store has the incentive to addict its clientele to generate repeat profits. And the younger the consumer, the

Two more deaths by overdose have taken place, and local family members are devastated by loss. Tragically, a 17-year old New Canaan High School student passed on August 1. Additionally, Vicki of Greenwich was impacted by the loss of her brother Berto Cucci, 28 years young and full of dreams, infectious laughter and unwavering positivity. Need I say that I

On May 8, the last day of the legislative session, the CT General Assembly passed House Bill 5150, An Act Concerning Cannabis and Hemp Regulation. Among other things, the bill creates and regulates a product category for THC-infused beverages, which had been overlooked in previous marijuana legislation. Going forward, THC beverages will only be sold at licensed cannabis retailers and

A new Smoke Shop has opened on Main Street in New Canaan, and retailers including Stew Leonard’s and Whole Foods are selling THC-infused seltzers by CANN. Why do I mention this? Because it goes against the spirit of the cannabis legalization bill of 2021 (aka Public Act 21-1, an Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis (“RERACA”). The

On Tuesday, June 5th, the CT State Senate voted overwhelmingly (32-4) in favor of HB 6699, An Act Concerning Cannabis Regulation. It now will go to Governor Lamont, who is expected to sign it into law. This bill is a big win, as many different retailers–including CBD Stores–are now banned from unethically selling THC products to minors that look like

On May 9, the CT House passed HB 6699 overwhelmingly, with only one nay vote. While not all is good in this bill, it would require all hemp/THC products to be sold in a state-licensed MJ dispensary. By defining cannabis edible products more precisely, the bill eliminates the loophole through which gas stations, smoke shops and CBD stores have been

On Thursday, February 9 Attorney General Tong announced a Delta-8 THC crackdown, to try to rid Smoke Shops, gas stations and CBD Strores of all the impairing THC edible products catering to children. It’s a great start. Here is an example of a civil summons vs. a Mini Mart upstate. As we’ve discussed in previous blog posts including this one

Tuesday, January 10, marked the first day that marijuana could be sold through state-licensed retail outlets in CT. This is a sad day, in my opinion. Based on the legalization act, commercial enterprises will have the incentive to sell stronger, more-potent THC products to young adults and older members of the population. Therefore, the public health consequences will be more

I visited the local “Your CBD Store” located at 7 Elm Street this past week. I was curious how they could have a sandwich board advertising Delta-8 THC when I knew it was illegal under the 2021 law that passed the CT Assembly legalizing marijuana and THC products. What I found was that the store manager not only offered me