Connecticut Dispensaries

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      "questions_0_question": "Has Marijuana Been Fully Legalized in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_0_answer": "<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235880805 BCX0\">Yes, the Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program was adopted in June of 2012 and recreational legalized in July of 2021 for persons aged 21 and older.</span>\r\n<br><br>\r\nAdult-use sales began on July 1, 2023.",
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      "questions_1_question": "Who Manages the Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program?",
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      "questions_1_answer": "The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program is managed by the Department of Consumer Protection. The Department defines medical conditions that qualify for cannabis, as well as the cannabis limits for patients. Consumer Protection will also oversee recreational cannabis sales.",
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      "questions_2_question": "How Much Recreational Marijuana Can I Buy and Possess in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_2_answer": "Adults 21+ can possess up to 1.5 oz of cannabis in public. This can be all flower, or a combination of flower and extracts, though note, macrodose options such as concentrates are not available to recreational consumers.\r\n\r\n\r\nRecreational purchasers can possess up to 5 oz in their public residence.",
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      "questions_3_question": "How Much Does a Medical Marijuana Card Cost in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_3_answer": "<span data-contrast=\"none\">As of July 1, 2023, the only fee cannabis patients are resposible for is the physician fee. A state fee and caregiver fee is no longer required for either card. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span>\r\n<br><br>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Physician fees, or evaluation for program, range from $150 -$200.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span>",
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      "questions_4_question": "What Are the Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_4_answer": "<span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are a host of qualifying conditions approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, including:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span><br><br>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cancer</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PTSD</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glaucoma</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIV/AIDS</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Epilepsy</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rheumatoid arthritis, severe</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wasting syndrome</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crohn’s disease</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Parkinson’s disease</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Multiple sclerosis</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cerebral palsy</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arthritis</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Complex regional pain syndrome</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Severe psoriasis</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sickle cell disease</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ulcerative colitis</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Terminal illness, including end-of-life-care</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul><br><br>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">For patients under 18, qualifying conditions include:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span><br><br>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chronic pancreatitis</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cerebral palsy</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cystic fibrosis</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Severe epilepsy</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul><br><br>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A full list of medical cannabis qualifying conditions can be found at the </span><a href=\"https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Qualification-Requirements#\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection website</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.</span>",
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      "questions_5_question": "How Long Does It Usually Take to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_5_answer": "Obtaining a medical marijuana card can take up to 30 days. The permanent medical marijuana registration certificate will be sent via email to the address used to submit your application. You can use your mobile device to present your approval letter or print and laminate the approval letter to maintain integrity of the document. A physical card will arrive a few weeks after your approval.",
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      "questions_6_question": "How Do I Find a Medical Marijuana Doctor in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_6_answer": "The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program allows physicians that meet certain requirements to prescribe medical cannabis. In order to receive the recommendation, the patient and physician must have an established relationship, meaning the patient must have visited the physician previously and on an ongoing basis.",
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      "questions_7_question": "If I Currently Have a Medical Marijuana Registry ID Card in Connecticut, Will I Ever Need to Create a New Portal Account?",
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      "questions_7_answer": "No, you will not. Once your portal is created, you use the same credentials for renewing your medical cannabis card, so be sure to record your login information in a place it will be saved.",
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      "questions_8_question": "If I Have to Undergo a Background Check, Will It Become Known That I Have a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_8_answer": "No; because we have privacy protection for the medical information of patients called the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), medical information cannot be included in a background check.",
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      "questions_9_question": "During a Federal Background Check, Will My Medical Marijuana Registry ID Card Show Up?",
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      "questions_9_answer": "No, but keep in mind that any criminal history related to marijuana can show up on a federal background check.",
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      "questions_10_question": "Can Owning a Medical Marijuana Registry ID Card Get You Fired in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_10_answer": "No, however, an employer can prohibit the use of intoxicating substances at the workplace and can discipline employees if suspected of being intoxicated while on the job.",
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      "questions_11_question": "Is It Legal to Grow Your Own Cannabis in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_11_answer": "As of October 2021, medical patients over the age of 18 are allowed to grow, with a few stipulations: Each individual patient may have 3 mature plants and 3 immature plants Total number of plants per resident cannot surpass 12 Plants must be grown inside and not be visible from the street Plants must be grown so that no one under the age of 21 can have access to them",
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      "questions_12_question": "Is It Legal to Use Medical Marijuana Recreationally in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_12_answer": "Yes! As of July 1, 2023, adults 21+ can purchase recreational cannabis at dispensaries.",
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      "questions_13_question": "Is There a Limit to How Much Medical Marijuana I Can Receive From a Dispensary at One Time in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_13_answer": "Yes, within a single visit, you’re allowed to purchase up to 2.5 oz a day, with a maximum of 5 oz for each rolling 30 days of your purchases.",
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      "questions_14_question": "Are Connecticut Cannabis Products Tested for Safety and Quality?",
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      "questions_14_answer": "To ensure quality cannabis for Connecticut residents, testing is imperative. Lab testing is required and includes an active ingredient analysis, a microbiological containments analysis, a mycotoxin analysis, a heavy metal analysis, and a pesticide chemical residue analysis.",
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      "questions_15_question": "What Strains Do Connecticut Cannabis Dispensaries Offer?",
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      "questions_15_answer": "Dispensaries provide a wide variety of genetics to suit all needs, in a range of indica, sativa and hybrid options. Take a look at the Meriden and Waterbury menus to see the Connecticut cannabis strains near you.",
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      "questions_16_question": "What if My Connecticut Dispensary Doesn’t Carry the Cannabis Strain I am Seeking?",
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      "questions_16_answer": "If there is a specific strain you’re looking for, ask your Cannabis Advisor! They will be able to submit a request for that cultivar or recommend one that is similar.",
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      "questions_17_question": "Where Can I Use Medical Marijuana in Connecticut?",
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      "questions_17_answer": "Connecticut has strict rules when it comes to where you are allowed to consume. It may be best to list where you are not allowed to consume, to cover all the bases:  In any moving vehicle including buses  Dorms  Colleges (public or private)  Schools (public or private)  Workplace  No ingestion in front of anyone under the age of 18  No use near anyone that may endanger the health and well-being of another person  Any public place   In short, medicating responsibly in the privacy of your own home is recommended.",
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      "questions_18_question": "How Frequently Should I Check My Medical Cannabis Allotment History?",
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      "questions_18_answer": "In the state of Connecticut, there is no portal for you to utilize to track your purchase history. Be sure to ask your Cannabis Advisor at each visit to Zen Leaf!",
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      "questions_19_question": "Can I Be Charged with a DUI After Consuming Medical Marijuana in CT?",
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      "questions_19_answer": "Yes, if you are driving, operating your vehicle, or otherwise in physical control of your vehicle with more than 1 ng/mL of THC in your blood, you can be charged with a DUI.",
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