Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28.11 - The Rhode Island Cannabis Act
Section 21-28.11-1. - Short title.

§ 21-28.11-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Cannabis Act”.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 31, § 1, effective May 25, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 32, § 1, effective May 25, 2022.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 21 - Food and Drugs

Chapter 21-28.11 - The Rhode Island Cannabis Act

Section 21-28.11-1. - Short title.

Section 21-28.11-2. - Organizational structure.

Section 21-28.11-3. - Definitions.

Section 21-28.11-4. - Cannabis control commission.

Section 21-28.11-5. - Powers and duties of the commission.

Section 21-28.11-6. - Cannabis advisory board.

Section 21-28.11-7. - Licensed cannabis cultivators.

Section 21-28.11-8. - Moratorium report.

Section 21-28.11-9. - Cannabis product manufacturer or wholesaler.

Section 21-28.11-10. - Hybrid cannabis retailers.

Section 21-28.11-10.1. - Transitional period and transfer of authority.

Section 21-28.11-10.2. - Cannabis retail sales.

Section 21-28.11-10.3. - Geographic zones.

Section 21-28.11-10.4. - Medical marijuana program parity.

Section 21-28.11-11. - Cannabis testing laboratories — Licensure and oversight.

Section 21-28.11-12. - Licenses for handlers and employees.

Section 21-28.11-12.1. - Criminal record information — Permitted use.

Section 21-28.11-12.2. - Labor peace agreement — Requirements.

Section 21-28.11-13. - Taxes.

Section 21-28.11-14. - Municipal fees.

Section 21-28.11-15. - Municipal authority.

Section 21-28.11-16. - Local control.

Section 21-28.11-17. - No right to license.

Section 21-28.11-17.1. - General conditions for licenses.

Section 21-28.11-18. - Enforcement.

Section 21-28.11-18.1. - Cannabis office.

Section 21-28.11-19. - Multiple licenses restricted.

Section 21-28.11-20. - Inspections, audits and investigations.

Section 21-28.11-21. - Expiration and renewal.

Section 21-28.11-22. - Personal use of cannabis.

Section 21-28.11-23. - Cannabis accessories authorized.

Section 21-28.11-24. - Lawful operation of cannabis establishments.

Section 21-28.11-25. - Contracts pertaining to cannabis enforceable.

Section 21-28.11-26. - Provision of professional services.

Section 21-28.11-27. - Penalties.

Section 21-28.11-27.1. - No minors on the premises of marijuana establishments.

Section 21-28.11-27.2. - Drug awareness program.

Section 21-28.11-28. - Liability to state under this chapter as debt.

Section 21-28.11-29. - Prohibited activities.

Section 21-28.11-30. - Employer’s duties.

Section 21-28.11-31. - Social equity assistance program and fund.

Section 21-28.11-32. - Severability.