Section 21-28.11-32. – Severability.
§ 21-28.11-32. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared […]
Section 21-28.11-29. – Prohibited activities.
§ 21-28.11-29. Prohibited activities. (a) This chapter shall not permit: (1) Any person to undertake any task under the influence of cannabis when doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice; (2) The smoking or vaporizing of cannabis: (i) In a school bus or other form of public transportation; (ii) On any school grounds; (iii) […]
Section 21-28.11-30. – Employer’s duties.
§ 21-28.11-30. Employer’s duties. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preempt or limit the duties of any employer under applicable law, or shall permit an employer to require an employee to disclose sealed or expunged offenses, unless otherwise required by law. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 31, § 1, effective May 25, 2022; […]
Section 21-28.11-31. – Social equity assistance program and fund.
§ 21-28.11-31. Social equity assistance program and fund. (a)(1) Findings. The general assembly finds that additional efforts are needed to reduce barriers to ownership and/or participation in the cannabis industry for individuals and communities most adversely impacted by the enforcement of cannabis-related laws. (2) In the interest of establishing a legal cannabis industry that is […]
Section 21-28.11-18.1. – Cannabis office.
§ 21-28.11-18.1. Cannabis office. (a) There is hereby established the “cannabis office”. The director of the department of business regulation shall grant to the cannabis office reasonable access to appropriate physical accommodations and expert and other appropriate staff. (b) Upon final issuance of the commission’s rules and regulations, whenever in the general laws, rules or […]
Section 21-28.11-19. – Multiple licenses restricted.
§ 21-28.11-19. Multiple licenses restricted. (a) No person or entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 28.6 of this title, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, shall be granted more than one license. (b) No licensee shall own, control, manage or operate any other entity licensed pursuant to […]
Section 21-28.11-20. – Inspections, audits and investigations.
§ 21-28.11-20. Inspections, audits and investigations. (a) As a condition of licensure, cannabis establishments are subject to inspection by the commission or personnel designated by the commission. Inspections shall occur periodically, at reasonable times and shall be limited in scope to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 28.6 of this title […]
Section 21-28.11-21. – Expiration and renewal.
§ 21-28.11-21. Expiration and renewal. (a) Except pursuant to § 21-28.11-10(e), all licenses under this chapter shall be effective for one year from the date of issuance. (b) Subject to rules and regulations, the commission shall issue a renewal license within thirty (30) days of receipt of a renewal application and renewal license fee from […]
Section 21-28.11-22. – Personal use of cannabis.
§ 21-28.11-22. Personal use of cannabis. (a) Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person twenty-one (21) years of age or older shall not be arrested, prosecuted, penalized, sanctioned or disqualified under the laws of the state in any manner, or denied any right […]
Section 21-28.11-23. – Cannabis accessories authorized.
§ 21-28.11-23. Cannabis accessories authorized. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person twenty-one (21) years of age or older shall not be arrested, prosecuted, penalized, sanctioned or disqualified and shall not be subject to seizure or forfeiture of assets for possessing, purchasing or otherwise […]