§ 21-28.11-17. No right to license.
(a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as establishing a right in any person or entity to be issued a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The commission shall exercise discretion to issue licenses and certificates to further the purposes of this chapter and may deny any application, suspend an application period, impose moratoriums on applications and/or issuance of licenses to further the purpose of public safety, the orderly administration of cannabis production, distribution and sale and to promote the purposes of this chapter.
(c) No appeal for a denial of a license shall be sustained solely on the grounds that the person or entity satisfied the qualifications for issuance of a license.
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
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 21-28.11-14. - 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.