Applications are not yet available. The application windows for cannabis licenses will be posted on the ct.gov/cannabis website. Here you can read about the types of licenses that will be available to apply for in the future.
There are 14 different cannabis licenses and registrations.
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES:
Growing
- Producer – Grows cannabis for medicinal use. No additional licenses for producers will be issued at this time. Producers interested in growing cannabis for adult-use may apply to convert their license to an expanded producer license.
- Cultivator – Grows cannabis for medical and adult use. At least 15,000 square feet of grow space is required for this license type.
- Micro-cultivator – Grows cannabis for medical and adult use. Between 2,000 and 10,000 square feet of grow space, prior to any expansion authorized by the commissioner.
Manufacturing
- Product manufacturer – Performs cannabis extraction, chemical synthesis and permitted manufacturing activities.
- Food and beverage – Incorporate cannabis into food or beverage intended for human consumption.
- Product packager – Labels and packages cannabis in compliance with state statutes, regulations and policies.
Sales
- Retailer – Sells cannabis only to consumers for adult-use.
- Hybrid retailer – Sells cannabis to consumers for adult-use and to qualifying patients and caregivers for medical use.
- Dispensary facility – Sells cannabis only to qualifying patients and caregivers for medical use. No additional dispensary facility licenses will be issued at this time. Existing dispensary facilities may apply to convert their license to a hybrid retail license to allow for the sale of both adult-use and medical marijuana.
Delivery and Transportation
- Delivery Service – Delivers cannabis from cannabis establishments to consumers, qualifying patients and caregivers, as applicable.
- Transporter – Delivers cannabis between cannabis establishments, laboratories, and research programs.
INDIVIDUAL LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS