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This bill prohibits state agencies from engaging in any advertising, marketing, or promotional activities related to recreational cannabis. Specifically, the bill prevents state agencies from encouraging the sale, consumption, or use of cannabis, cannabis concentrates, cannabis products, or infused beverages; promoting cannabis establishments; or otherwise promoting the recreational cannabis market or industry in Connecticut. The bill defines "state agency" using the existing definition in section 1-79 of the general statutes. This legislation is an amendment to the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (RERACA), which is a comprehensive law governing cannabis use in the state. By introducing this provision, the bill aims to restrict state government involvement in promoting recreational cannabis, potentially limiting public communication and marketing efforts around cannabis products and businesses. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage and was introduced with bipartisan support from several state representatives.

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