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• Board of Physicians

  The Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians operates within the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and is comprised of eight members. The board is charged with advising the DCP regarding implementation of various provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 420f, Section 21a-408.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Information for Patients

  A patient may only register for a medical marijuana certificate if they are a Connecticut resident being treated for a debilitating medical condition by a Connecticut-licensed physician. Debilitating diseases include cancer, glaucoma and Parkinson's, among others.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Information for Caregivers

  If a patient's physician certifies the need for the patient to have a primary caregiver, the patient may register one person to act as their caregiver in regards to their medical marijuana use. Caregivers can find information about how to register online and forms to submit to the department.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Drug Control Division

  The Drug Control Division works to protect the health and safety of Connecticut residents by regulating all persons and firms involved in the distribution of all legal drugs, medical devices and cosmetics in Connecticut. The division oversees the programs of compliance and enforcement, commission of pharmacy, prescription monitoring program and the medical marijuana program.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Medical Marijuana Renewals

  Each patient and caregiver registration expires one year from the date the physician certified the patient to use medical marijuana. The date of expiration can be found on the front of the registration certificate card. Access the online renewal registration system to renew your medical marijuana card online.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Consumer Protection Publications

  Brochures and presentation materials for the general public and physicians.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Request for Application Form (RFA) Questions and Answers

  Dispensary facility questions and answers for applicants as can answers about products, paraphernalia and specific statutes.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Consumer Protection Forms

  A patient or caregiver will report any changes in their applications within five business days to the Medical Marijuana Program by using the Change of Patient Record form. Patients can also find the Change of Dispensary Facility, Change of Caregiver/Legal Guardian and Change of Record forms.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

  An independent state agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities investigates claims of discrimination and abuse and provides education and advocacy services.  

  Agency: Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities

• Workers’ Rehabilitation Services

  Workers' Rehabilitation Services (WRS) is dedicated to assisting the eligible injured worker in returning to gainful employment by providing quality Vocational Rehabilitation services. Vocational planning focuses on enabling the injured worker to envision a new future and a new career.

  Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission

• Health Issues

  The Office of the Attorney General offers people preparing a living will general information about advance directives, appointment of health care representatives, appointment of conservators and organ donation.

  Agency: Office of the Attorney General

• Judicial Branch ADA Information

  Members of the public with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can read about the law, find resources and contact people and get information about filing complaints and accessibility requests.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Department of Developmental Services Providers

  A collection of resources and information for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Providers.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Developmental Services Video Library

  The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Production Studio produces informational videos that educate consumers and their families about DDS services and supports. In addition, training videos are produced for agency staff and DDs private providers.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Living the Mission

  The goals of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) are to work with individuals, their families and other support groups to develop long-term strategies for people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities. To do that, DDS promotes life-long learning, using local supports and resources, employment, using technology for learning and support and developing personal responsibility and strengths.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services