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New State Law Concerning Cannabis

September 15, 2021
Submitted By: Healthy Hawks

This past July 1, 2021 Connecticut changed state law concerning cannabis use. Some helpful information is found below to further educate the campus community regarding cannabis use.

  • Federal Law Ramifications –  the federal government considers marijuana a controlled substance.  
  • Prohibited on Campus – The University of Hartford prohibits the possession, use, distribution, manufacture, distribution, possession with intent to sell and/or sale of marijuana 
  • University Controlled Substance (Drug) Policy applies to students on and off campus.
  • Age Limitations – The state of Connecticut only permits adults age twenty-one (21) or older to possess or use marijuana recreationally, given certain restrictions. Adults who possess more than the legal limits and minors under the age of twenty-one (21) can face criminal charges. It is a crime for anyone who has possession or controls any home or private property to knowingly or recklessly permit anyone under the age of twenty-one (21) to possess marijuana or fail to make reasonable efforts to stop their possession. 
  • Sale Limitations – Only a marijuana establishment can sell marijuana. 
  • Impairment – Students may not come to campus impaired. 
  • Transporting Marijuana – It is illegal to transport marijuana across any state or national borders. 
  • Driving - It is illegal to inhale, ingest or operate a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. 
  • Use in Public – Smoking marijuana is still prohibited by state law in various public places including retail stores, restaurants, hotel rooms, health care institutions and schools. 
  • Medical Marijuana Card Use Prohibited – The prohibited use of cannabis on campus includes those who have medical marijuana cards.
  • Covering Smoke Detectors  a student found ‘responsible’ for violating the student code of conduct involving a covered smoke detector in a residence hall will lose housing on the second such occurrence/violation.    

For questions about the University's Controlled Substance Policy please contact Dr. David Stender in the Dean of Students office at stender@hartford.edu.

For students who are having concerns or trouble with cannabis use contact CAPS for support at burda@hartford.edu.  Inquiries are confidential.