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DCP Issues Summary Suspension for R&R Convenience Smoke LLC Registration in Norwalk

This suspension is the result of four separate failed compliance inspections, in collaboration with the Norwalk Police Department, from December 2024 to July 2025.
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Consumer Protection Issues Summary Suspension for Vape R Us Electronic Cigarette Dealer Registration in New Haven

During multiple compliance inspections, investigators found hundreds of illegal cannabis products packaged for sale as common snack foods.

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Consumer Protection Issues Summary Suspension of Gulf Convenience LLC Lottery Sales Agent License for Selling Cannabis Without a License

Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli has signed a summary suspension of the Lottery Sales Agent license for Gulf Convenience LLC (LSA.118680), located at 111 Gulf Street in Milford.
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