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
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RI launches online medical marijuana card registration system
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islanders can now apply for a medical marijuana card online. The R.I. Department of Health said its new Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Portal also allows existing cardholders to renew their registration and update their personal information. Caregivers should visit the DBR Office of Cannabis Regulation for more information regarding their … [Read more...] about RI launches online medical marijuana card registration system
Proposal allowing Rhode Island cannabis businesses to advertise moves forward
(WJAR) — A proposal to allow Rhode Island cannabis companies to advertise is moving forward. If you've driven along highways in Rhode Island, you might've seen billboards advertising marijuana business. But they aren't Rhode Island companies -- they are all for Massachusetts shops. Rules on advertising were supposed to fall under the state's Cannabis Control Commission. But … [Read more...] about Proposal allowing Rhode Island cannabis businesses to advertise moves forward
Revenue from retail cannabis sales in Rhode Island off to slow start
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The green did not quite come rolling in as expected during the first few months of legalized retail cannabis sales in Rhode Island, but the sales numbers are starting to grow. Revenue from retail cannabis sales in Rhode Island off to slow start (WJAR) Some in the industry point to an unfair advertising advantage for shops across the state line as a … [Read more...] about Revenue from retail cannabis sales in Rhode Island off to slow start
Contractors search for clarity amid changing pot laws
The increased legalization of marijuana can complicate HR policies for contractors that work in multiple states. The number of states with legalized recreational marijuana is growing. Rhode Island and New York started allowing sales in late 2022. Connecticut followed in January. Maryland’s law will change to allow recreational use in July. That brings the total number of … [Read more...] about Contractors search for clarity amid changing pot laws
RI to erase many marijuana possession convictions within next 3 months
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island judicial leaders have taken another step toward automatically erasing all records of those who were convicted on misdemeanor or felony charges of marijuana possession. On Friday Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Suttell issued an executive order that laid out rules for the courts – from the Traffic Tribunal, to district and superior courts … [Read more...] about RI to erase many marijuana possession convictions within next 3 months
New ordinance would ban marijuana use on all Smithfield’s public property
SMITHFIELD – Town residents will get another chance to express their opinions on a potential ban on smoking and vaporizing cannabis products on any Smithfield-owned property at a meeting in February, after the Town Council heard from the public on Tuesday. The council moved to continue the public hearing on the proposal to ban marijuana use in any public space after resident … [Read more...] about New ordinance would ban marijuana use on all Smithfield’s public property
Sixth RI dispensary gets greenlight to sell recreational marijuana
EXETER, R.I (WPRI) — A recently-opened medical marijuana dispensary in Rhode Island has been approved to sell recreational cannabis in South County, and is also moving locations. Sweetspot Dispensary, which previously opened as a delivery-only medical marijuana shop in South Kingstown, is now opening a hybrid medical and recreational shop in Exeter. The new shop at 560 South … [Read more...] about Sixth RI dispensary gets greenlight to sell recreational marijuana
Here’s how much cannabis was sold in RI in the first week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – One week after recreational cannabis went on sale in Rhode Island, the numbers are in. Rhode Island’s six marijuana dispensaries — five of which are currently authorized to sell to recreational customers — collectively sold just over $1.63 million worth of marijuana from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7, according to the Department of Business Regulation. Less … [Read more...] about Here’s how much cannabis was sold in RI in the first week
Rhode Islanders head to dispensaries to buy recreational marijuana
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Recreational marijuana is officially for sale in Rhode Island. Five existing pot shops in the state are now “hybrid” stores, selling both medical and recreational cannabis. The first business that opened its doors on Thursday was Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket at 5 a.m. and Karen Ballou was their first customer. “It’s very exciting, it’s been a … [Read more...] about Rhode Islanders head to dispensaries to buy recreational marijuana
