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Current Law
Rhode Island Legalizes Marijuana for Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition
Bill Link: S2430
Effective Date: 5/25/2022
Overview: Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill into law to legalize marijuana for adult use, despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.
Under the new law, which went into immediate effect, the sale and possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis is legalized for adults ages 21 and older, with no more than 10 ounces for personal use kept at a person’s residence.
The new law also legalizes home-cultivation (up to six plants, no more than three mature), and the ability to purchase limited amounts of cannabis. It also facilitates the automatic review and expungement of past criminal records. Under the measure, records must be vacated no later than by July 1, 2024.
The law provides for 33 cannabis retail facilities to operate within the state. The state’s existing medical cannabis providers also will be able to apply for licenses to sell cannabis products to adults. Approved hybrid licensees could start to grow and manufacture marijuana for adult consumers starting August 1, 2022.
Rhode Island Legalizes Marijuana for Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition
Bill Link: H7593
Effective Date: 5/25/2022
Overview: Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill into law to legalize marijuana for adult use, despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.
Under the new law, which went into immediate effect, the sale and possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis is legalized for adults ages 21 and older, with no more than 10 ounces for personal use kept at a person’s residence.
The new law also legalizes home-cultivation (up to six plants, no more than three mature), and the ability to purchase limited amounts of cannabis. It also facilitates the automatic review and expungement of past criminal records. Under the measure, records must be vacated no later than by July 1, 2024.
The law provides for 33 cannabis retail facilities to operate within the state. The state’s existing medical cannabis providers also will be able to apply for licenses to sell cannabis products to adults. Approved hybrid licensees could start to grow and manufacture marijuana for adult consumers starting August 1, 2022.
Rhode Island Expands Medical Marijuana Program
Bill Link: H7142
Effective Date: 7/12/2016
Overview: Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice. The legislation expands the state’s medical marijuana law by making medicinal cannabis accessible to patients suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.
The new law also streamlines issuance of a registry identification cards for hospice patients, cutting the time from 15 days to 72 hours. It also waives the registration fee for hospice patients and their caregivers.
The expansion of the state law demonstrates an important reality. Once a state puts laws in place legalizing marijuana, the program tends to eventually expand. When the state tears down some barriers, markets develop and demand expands. That creates pressure to further relax state law. HB7142 represents another step forward for patients seeking alternative treatments and a further erosion of unconstitutional federal marijuana prohibition.
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