Rhode Island

Residency Requirement at Heart of Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Delay

A federal district court judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the state from awarding licenses reserved for in-state business owners.

MariMed Launches Hemp-Derived THC Products in Rhode Island

The company’s hemp-derived THC products are under its Vibrations hydrating drink mix brand.

MariMed to Launch Hemp-Derived THC Products

The cannabis company will introduce its top-selling brands to new markets and customers, beginning with its Vibations drink mix.

Rhode Island Cannabis Chair Steps Down; Adult-Use Dispensary Awards Months Away

The state commission’s inaugural chairperson, Kimberly Ahern, is leaving her post as 24 adult-use dispensary licenses won’t be awarded until May 2026.

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.

Special Report: The Downfall of Medical Cannabis in 17 Adult-Use Markets

Medical cannabis patients are increasingly exiting registries as their state programs continue to deteriorate following the launch of adult-use sales.

Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Approves Final Regulations

The regulations take effect May 1, marking the full regulatory transition of the medical and adult-use markets to the commission’s authority.

21 States With the Highest, Lowest Cannabis Sales Per Dispensary

With only seven dispensaries, Rhode Island tops the list with nearly $17 million in annual sales revenue per store. But that will soon change.

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.

Rhode Island

These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

While Washington levies the highest excise tax rate in the nation, its cannabis revenue didn’t represent the highest percent of its total state tax revenue.

How the Nation’s 6 Newest Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Performed in 2023 (With Projections for 2024)

New York took a backseat to Missouri and Maryland, while Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont got their adult-use feet wet.

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