Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28.11 - The Rhode Island Cannabis Act
Section 21-28.11-27. - Penalties.

§ 21-28.11-27. Penalties.
(a) Every person who engages in any activity regulated by this chapter without a license or registration required by the provisions of this chapter may be prosecuted and punished pursuant to the provisions of chapter 28 of this title (the “uniform controlled substances act”) or other applicable law.
(b) Every person who engages in any activity in violation of § 21-28.11-22 may be prosecuted and punished pursuant to the provisions of chapter 28 of this title (the uniform controlled substances act).
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter or acting as an agent for an entity licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and may be imprisoned not more than five (5) years and fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both and shall forfeit any licenses pursuant to this chapter if that person knowingly and willfully:
(1) By fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation or subterfuge materially omits or falsifies any information related to: (i) The application for a license or renewal of a license to be issued pursuant to this chapter; or (ii) Any report, notice or filing required to be submitted to the commission, the cannabis office, the tax administrator or the department of revenue; or
(2) Knowingly and willfully transfers cannabis to a minor in violation of the provisions of this chapter and chapter 28.6 of this title.
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.