Local news outlet WPRI reported last week that the state’s Office of Cannabis Regulation says that recreational marijuana sales “have steadily increased almost monthly over the past year, and the estimated sales for Fiscal Year 2024 is $76 million.” “That sales estimate, if met, would translate into more than $15 million in state and local revenue: $7.6 million from the state’s … [Read more...] about Recreational Pot Surges in Rhode Island’s First Year of Legal Sales
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Judge orders Rhode Island grower to halt marijuana sales amid allegations
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RI marijuana regulators reviewing Slater finances after bounced check, late payments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The first red flag emerged in January, when a $500,000 check from the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center bounced twice after the state tried to cash it in exchange for renewing the enterprise’s license to sell marijuana. “Slater’s check has come back twice, insufficient,” a state regulator wrote in an internal email on Jan. 25. The Providence … [Read more...] about RI marijuana regulators reviewing Slater finances after bounced check, late payments
Cannabis Control Commission seeks input on recreational marijuana rules, regulations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission is looking for input as it begins crafting statewide rules and regulations for recreational marijuana use. The commission has scheduled four listening sessions this summer, where residents, cultivators, retailers, testers and patients can provide input on how the state should govern recreational cannabis. CANNABIS … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Commission seeks input on recreational marijuana rules, regulations
R.I. cannabis dispensary sues over labor requirement in legalization law
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — One of Rhode Island’s longest-running marijuana dispensaries has filed suit over the state’s budding cannabis legalization law, challenging a requirement that retailers enter into labor agreements with workers in order to sell marijuana. Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center claims it was “coerced into entering an oppressive collective bargaining agreement” … [Read more...] about R.I. cannabis dispensary sues over labor requirement in legalization law
Head of Cannabis Control Commission outlines priorities
(WJAR) — Kim Ahern, a prosecutor who worked on policy for Govs. Gina Raimondo and Dan McKee, is now the leader of Rhode Island's first Cannabis Control Commission. “I’m cognizant that the industry has been waiting for us. So my goal is to work hard and to get going as quickly as logistically possible,” Ahern told NBC 10 News. Ahern and McKee’s two other nominees for the CCC, … [Read more...] about Head of Cannabis Control Commission outlines priorities
RI’s Surprising Number: Record Cannabis Buying
According to the Marijuana Herald, which looked data released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, there was $6,037,183.97 in recreational marijuana sold in May, as well as $2,979,828.99 worth of medical marijuana. This brings the total amount of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in May to $8,892,593.99. The $8.89 million sold in May is a … [Read more...] about RI’s Surprising Number: Record Cannabis Buying
Rhode Island Expunges 23,000 Cannabis Possession Records
Rhode Island State Capitol building. PHOTO Arthur Hamling Rhode Island Expunges More Than 23,000 Cannabis Possession Records The Rhode Island judiciary system has successfully expunged more than 23,000 records related to cannabis possession, marking the completion of the initial phase of cannabis relief mandated by the state’s legalization law and a Supreme Court executive … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Expunges 23,000 Cannabis Possession Records
‘No marijuana’ signs installed on Narragansett beaches
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Police in Narragansett installed new signs reminding the public about the use of marijuana at town beaches. The signs inform beachgoers that using marijuana in public is not allowed, per town ordinance. “These are popular locations during the summer months, and we are hopeful that the signs will offer an important reminder for our community that … [Read more...] about ‘No marijuana’ signs installed on Narragansett beaches
RI cultivators concerned with sluggish rollout of recreational cannabis sales
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Cannabis cultivators are frustrated with the state’s slow rollout of recreational marijuana sales, arguing that there isn’t enough demand for their products due to the lack of retailers. There are currently more than 60 marijuana cultivators in Rhode Island, and only a handful of dispensaries. Cultivating RI owner Karen Ballou tells 12 News that, … [Read more...] about RI cultivators concerned with sluggish rollout of recreational cannabis sales
