Legislation enforcement in Connecticut introduced on Tuesday they’ve confiscated 1000’s of delta-8 THC, delta-8 THCO, delta-9 THCO, and different high-THC merchandise at three vape retailers in Stamford. Lawyer Normal William Tong stated he’s making ready to take authorized motion in opposition to Zaza Smoke Store 2, Breeze Smokeshop, and Worlds Unique Smoke Store for alleged violations of the Connecticut Unfair Commerce Practices Act.
The motion adopted an investigation by Tong’s workplace on the three retailers. At one store, investigators found a faux electrical panel with a hidden drawer containing hashish flower, different illicit medication, money, and a ledger. At one other store, investigators discovered unlawful THC merchandise stashed above ceiling tiles.
“My message to retailers is evident – in the event you proceed to promote unregulated, untested, unlawful hashish, I’ll maintain you accountable. Pretend Oreos, Cheetos, and Bitter Patch Children filled with THC put children in peril and should not authorized wherever in Connecticut. In partnership with the Stamford Police Division, 1000’s of those unlawful hashish merchandise have been confiscated and their sellers now face authorized penalties. I’ve despatched letters to each licensed vape store and publicized the legislation in each manner that I can. There’s zero excuse for the continued sale of those unlawful, unregulated, and untested merchandise.” — Tong in a press release
Beneath Connecticut legislation, hashish merchandise that exceed 0.3 p.c THC on a dry weight, together with delta-8 THC, are thought of hashish and should solely be offered within the regulated market and should meet testing and packaging necessities.
In February, Tong despatched warning letters to all Connecticut licensed retailers of vaping merchandise advising them that sale of delta-8 THC by unlicensed retailers could also be unlawful.
To this point, the Workplace of the Lawyer Normal has sued 5 Connecticut retailers for alleged violations of the Connecticut Unfair Commerce Practices Act over the sale of unlawful delta-8 THC merchandise mimicking in style youth-oriented snacks and candies. The primary 5 complaints have been filed in February and stay pending.
Grownup-use hashish gross sales commenced within the state in January.
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