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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Opens Applications for 24 Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses

The Cannabis Control Commission can award up to two dozen adult-use retail establishments under state law.

September 12, 2025

Rhode Island

24 Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses Still Up for Grabs in Rhode Island via Lottery

Regulators are finalizing rules for a licensing process nearly two years after existing medical cannabis operators expanded to recreational sales.

September 11, 2024

Rhode Island

UPDATED: Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill to Allow Cannabis Dispensaries to Advertise on Billboards

Gov. Daniel McKee signed the legislation into law June 19, after the state’s General Assembly passed the measure allowing the state’s licensed dispensaries to advertise products outdoors.

June 21, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Becomes 16th State to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Five existing medical cannabis dispensaries were given the green light to begin serving adults 21 and older on Dec. 1.

December 1, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Will Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales on Schedule

Five existing medical cannabis retailers have been approved by the state and will be the first to serve an expanded market on Dec. 1.

November 22, 2022

Rhode Island

After 16 Months, Dispensary Workers Ratify Union Contract in Rhode Island

The contract at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center marks the first collective bargaining agreement for medical cannabis retail in the state.

August 18, 2022

Rhode Island

Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the State of Rhode Island

Partnership to support the regulation of the state’s medical cannabis market with the implementation of the company’s innovative track-and-trace system.

July 21, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Debate

Rhode Island Makes 19

The approved legalization bill calls for adult-use cannabis sales to launch this December.

July 6, 2022

Rhode Island

UPDATE: Rhode Island Becomes 19th State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

State lawmakers in the House and Senate approved legislation to fully legalize cannabis, sending the bill to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk.

May 25, 2022

Industry Headlines

Is Rhode Island on Deck? Week in Review

Rhode Island and Delaware are each headed toward a possible vote to legalize cannabis.

May 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Head to House, Senate Floors

The advancements come after committee approvals of substitute bills that include automatic expungement for cannabis convictions.

May 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Lawmakers Reintroduce Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

This year’s legislation defines who will regulate the new industry, a key detail that held up last year’s legalization proposal.

March 2, 2022