On May 4, Connecticut lawmakers gave the green light to a bill that would ban so-called gifting events involving marijuana, also known as cannabis bazaars. The bill, which advanced through the House in late April, was approved by the Senate in a 22-13 vote. Governor, Ned Lamont (D) finally signed the legislation in late May.
“Municipalities can now fine residents up to $1,000 for gifting a cannabis plant or other cannabis-related product to another individual in exchange for any kind of donation, including an admission fee, or as part of any giveaway such as a swag bag. The state can also separately issue $1,000 fines for failing to pay sales taxes,” reported ctpost.com
In addition, the legislation restricts cannabis advertisements, eliminates fees for medical cannabis patients, creates a task force to study hemp production and requires members of the cannabis Social Equity Council to attend half of the meetings or give up their seats.
