Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28.11 - The Rhode Island Cannabis Act
Section 21-28.11-2. - Organizational structure.

§ 21-28.11-2. Organizational structure.
(a) The regulation, licensing, and enforcement requirements pertaining to regulated cannabis establishments shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by virtue of an independent three (3) member commission which shall exercise all powers necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of cannabis regulation and policy for both medical and adult use cannabis.
(b) The commission shall work in conjunction with the cannabis advisory board which shall provide advice, recommendations and proposals to the commission relative to the equitable administration and regulation of cannabis, including the distribution of funds from the social equity assistance fund pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Additionally, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter following the final issuance of the commission’s rules and regulations, there shall be established the “cannabis office” which shall provide administrative and other support to the commission subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated by the commission pursuant hereto.
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.