Sec. 21a-421ee. Denial of professional licenses due to employment or affiliation with a cannabis establishment or legal possession, use or certain convictions for possession of cannabis restricted. Except when required by federal law, an agreement between the federal government and the state, or because of a substantial risk to public health or safety, no state entity shall deny a professional license because of an individual's: (1) Employment or affiliation with a cannabis establishment; (2) possession or use of cannabis that is legal under section 21a-279a, or chapter 420f; or (3) cannabis use or possession conviction for an amount less than four ounces.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 21-1, S. 12.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 21-1 effective July 1, 2021.