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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) As used in this section, “tenant”, “landlord” and dwelling unit” have the same meanings as provided in section 47a-1. Except as provided in this section, a landlord or property manager may not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant or an existing tenant, or otherwise discriminate against a prospective tenant or an existing tenant, based on a past conviction for possession of a cannabis-type substance under section 21a-279a or for a past conviction for possession of four or fewer ounces of cannabis plant material, and any equivalencies and combinations thereof, pursuant to subsection (i) of section 21a-279a in any other jurisdiction.
(b) Except as provided in this section, in the case of the rental of a dwelling unit, a landlord or property manager may not prohibit the possession of cannabis or the consumption of cannabis, except a landlord or property manager may prohibit smoking of cannabis or use of an electronic cannabis device or cannabis vapor product, as such terms are defined in section 19a-342a.
(c) A landlord or property manager may not require a tenant to submit to a drug test.
(d) The provisions of this section do not apply if:
(1) The tenant is a roomer who is not leasing the entire residence;
(2) the residence is incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious, or similar service;
(3) The residence is a transitional housing or sober living facility; or
(4) Failing to prohibit cannabis possession or consumption or failure to require a drug test would violate federal law or regulations or cause the landlord to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 47A. Landlord and Tenant § 47a-9a. Prohibitions re discrimination against prospective or existing tenant for conviction related to cannabis possession; possession or consumption of cannabis; drug tests. Exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-47a-landlord-and-tenant/ct-gen-st-sect-47a-9a/
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