If you have seen a THC drink for sale and are not sure you can legally buy it there, check the seller first. These rules come from the state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). For the wider picture, see our guide to Connecticut cannabis laws in 2026.
Who is allowed to sell a THC drink
DCP's article on who can sell THC-infused beverages says that after July 1, 2024, only licensed cannabis retailers and package stores with a waiver may sell them.
Both of our stores, in Derby and Hartford, are licensed adult-use cannabis retailers.
The ten-milligram container limit for retailer drinks
DCP's notice on the 2026 legislative updates sets the container figure for drinks sold by cannabis retailers. Retailer infused beverages may contain up to ten milligrams of THC per container effective October 1, 2026.
Ten milligrams is the most a retailer drink may hold, not a description of what any particular drink contains. The figure covers the whole can or bottle. For everything else printed on a package, see our guide on how to read a Connecticut cannabis label.
Like every adult-use product, retailer drinks are for adults 21 and older. If a drink is part of your plans for the day, read our guide to driving and cannabis before you get behind the wheel.
How to check a drink before you order it from us
- Pick your store and open the drinks aisle. On our drinks aisle, the product list shows live items from the menu of the store you have selected, with a switch to the other store.
- Ask if you are unsure. If you cannot tell what a drink holds, call us at 860-420-BUDS (2837) before you order.
- Check delivery, then answer the door yourself. Checkout shows whether delivery is available for your address. State law lets only the adult who placed the order accept a delivery, and that adult must be 21 or older with ID that matches the order.
Still deciding on a format? Our comparison of THC drinks and edibles puts the two side by side.
Questions shoppers ask about THC drink rules
Can a gas station sell THC drinks?
Only if it is a licensed cannabis retailer or a package store with a waiver. DCP names those two as the only businesses that may sell THC-infused beverages after July 1, 2024.
How much THC can a drink from a cannabis retailer hold?
Up to ten milligrams of THC per container, effective October 1, 2026.
Does a hemp-derived product still count as cannabis?
It can. DCP says high-THC hemp products and products with synthetic cannabinoids are considered cannabis. DCP defines a high-THC hemp product as one with more than five milligrams of total THC per container, or more than three-tenths per cent total THC on a dry-weight basis for flower or trim, that is not an infused beverage. THC-infused beverages have their own seller rule: only licensed cannabis retailers and package stores with a waiver may sell them.