Legal Status

Is Cannabis Legal in Connecticut?

  • Adult-Use:
Yes
  • Medical:
Yes

Cannabis in Connecticut is legal for both medical and adult use.

Date of Legalization

  • Adult-Use:
2021
  • Medical:
2012

On May 31, 2012, Connecticut legalized the medical use of cannabis. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized cannabis for adult use.

Possession Limits

In Connecticut, adults 21 + are allowed to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis or 5 ounces when cannabis is stored in a locked container at home or in a vehicle’s locked glove compartment or trunk. Within Connecticut’s medical framework, patients and caregivers may possess up to 5 ounces of cannabis in total between them. Patients may cultivate in their private residence  up to three mature cannabis plants and three immature cannabis plants.