AG Tong today announced a $416,000 settlement with three cannabis establishment licensees in Bridgeport, East Hartford and Cromwell operating under the “Crisp Cannabis” brand, along with the company seeking to acquire them, Mohave CT LLC, and the principals of all entities, resolving allegations that they violated Connecticut’s Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (RERACA), the Connecticut Antitrust Act, and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA). 
 
“When the legislature created Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis market, it built in safeguards—like the 2021 notice of material change pre-merger notification statute—to protect competition and prevent market concentration before it starts. This is the first enforcement action of its kind under that framework, and it underscores both the growth of this industry and the seriousness of the obligations that come with it. Our goal is not only to hold companies accountable, but to ensure that all participants understand the rules designed to keep Connecticut’s cannabis industry fair, transparent, and competitive for consumers and lawful operators alike. We will continue to vigorously enforce these requirements, along with the state’s antitrust and unfair competition laws, to safeguard fair competition and protect the integrity of this growing industry.” – AG Tong