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Connecticut

H.B. 5350 (Monitoring)
HB 5350 has now passed the second chamber and continues to move forward in the legislative process.

The legislation would restructure the state’s cannabis and hemp framework by redefining “cannabis” to include high-THC hemp products, while expressly excluding compliant hemp (≤ 0.3% total THC), infused beverages, and certain qualifying commercial extracts.

As a reminder, the bill would increase THC limits for infused beverages to 5 mg per container in liquor-licensed channels and 10 mg per container at cannabis retailers, establish a definition for high-THC beverages, and restrict those higher-potency beverages to out-of-state sales. It also creates a comprehensive regulatory structure for infused beverages, including licensing, testing, labeling, distribution requirements, age verification, fees, and on-premises consumption endorsements.

No action requested at this time. We will continue monitoring.