Medical Patient Registration Fees End July 1 in Connecticut

Until recently, patients and caregivers had to pay an annual fee.

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HARTFORD โ€” Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection today issued a reminder to patients and caregivers of the states Medical Marijuana Program that registration fees will be eliminated beginning July 1, 2023.

Since the program launched in 2012, patients have paid a $100 annual registration fee and caregivers paid a $25 registration fee.

The fees were eliminated in legislation passed in 2022.

โ€œThis change will create easier access and affordability for patients,โ€ said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. โ€œPatients waiting to renew their registration until this change takes effect should renew their registration after July 1 to continue receiving the benefits of the Medical Marijuana Program."

According to Cafferelli, medical-use patients have access to a broader range of products and resources than adult-use consumers, including pharmacists. Additionally, the average price for medical marijuana products is lower and medical products aren't taxed.


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