Section 21-28.11-27.2. – Drug awareness program.
§ 21-28.11-27.2. Drug awareness program. The department of behavioral healthcare, development disabilities and hospitals (BHDDH) shall develop substance abuse prevention programs and student assistance programs for youth pursuant to chapters 21.2 and 21.3 of title 16, and in accordance with the criteria set forth in §§ 16-21.2-4(a) and 16-21.3-2(a). The drug awareness program shall provide […]
Section 21-28.11-9. – Cannabis product manufacturer or wholesaler.
§ 21-28.11-9. Cannabis product manufacturer or wholesaler. (a) A cannabis product manufacturer or processor or wholesaler that does not hold a cannabis cultivator’s license shall have a cannabis product manufacturer’s license issued by the commission. A cannabis product manufacturer licensee may purchase cannabis from cultivators for processing and shall only transfer or sell cannabis products […]
Section 21-28.11-10. – Hybrid cannabis retailers.
§ 21-28.11-10. Hybrid cannabis retailers. (a) On or after December 1, 2022, a compassion center licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 28.6 of this title, upon payment to the office of cannabis regulation of an hybrid cannabis retailer fee of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000) to be deposited in the social equity fund, […]
Section 21-28.11-10.1. – Transitional period and transfer of authority.
§ 21-28.11-10.1. Transitional period and transfer of authority. (a) To protect public health and public safety, upon the effective date of this chapter [May 25, 2022] until final issuance of the commission’s rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, there shall exist a transitional period of regulatory and enforcement authority regarding […]
Section 21-28.11-10.2. – Cannabis retail sales.
§ 21-28.11-10.2. Cannabis retail sales. (a) In addition to the hybrid cannabis retailer certificates that may be issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, after issuance of the final rules and regulations, the commission may grant twenty-four (24) retail licenses, subject to the following restrictions: (1) The retail licenses shall be issued pursuant to […]
Section 21-28.11-10.3. – Geographic zones.
§ 21-28.11-10.3. Geographic zones. For purposes of issuance of cannabis retail licenses by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the following geographic zones are established: (1) Zone 1 shall consist of the towns of Burrillville, Cumberland, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield and the city of Woonsocket. (2) Zone 2 shall consist of the […]
Section 21-28.11-10.4. – Medical marijuana program parity.
§ 21-28.11-10.4. Medical marijuana program parity. No later than April 1, 2024, the commission shall, in collaboration with the department of health and the office of management and budget, conduct and deliver to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate a study relating to the impact of […]
Section 21-28.11-11. – Cannabis testing laboratories — Licensure and oversight.
§ 21-28.11-11. Cannabis testing laboratories — Licensure and oversight. (a) In consultation with the department of health, the commission shall have authority to promulgate regulations to create and implement all licenses involving cannabis reference testing requirements, including approval of laboratory proficiency programs and proficiency sample providers, quality assurance sample providers, round robin testing and regulations […]
Section 21-28.11-12. – Licenses for handlers and employees.
§ 21-28.11-12. Licenses for handlers and employees. (a) The commission by rule or regulation may promulgate rules and regulations to establish the registration or licensing of an individual who performs work for or on behalf of a person or entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to include, but not be limited to, […]
Section 21-28.11-12.1. – Criminal record information — Permitted use.
§ 21-28.11-12.1. Criminal record information — Permitted use. (a) The commission shall require all applicants for license and registration under this chapter to undergo a national criminal background check prior to issuing any license or registration. The applicant shall apply to the bureau of criminal identification of the department of attorney general, department of public […]