PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Residents in 31 cities and towns voted Tuesday if cannabis businesses should be allowed to open in the community where they live. Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill into law earlier this year that allows adults over 21 to possess, use and grow cannabis. It also expunges past convictions and sets up a new framework for sales and taxation at … [Read more...] about 25 RI communities approve cannabis retail sales
Rhode Island
Providence City Council looks to ban cannabis use in parks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance that would ban marijuana use in city parks. The ordinance is an amendment to the city’s current ban on tobacco use in parks, playgrounds and recreational centers. The decision comes months after Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize recreational cannabis for those ages … [Read more...] about Providence City Council looks to ban cannabis use in parks
Marijuana retailers prepare for recreational sales in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island remains on track to start selling marijuana without a prescription by Dec. 1. Gov. Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act into law on May 25, making it legal for adults 21 years old and older to carry and grow small quantities of pot at home. The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center in Providence, which already sells marijuana to … [Read more...] about Marijuana retailers prepare for recreational sales in Rhode Island
Rhode Island: 30+ Towns to Decide on Marijuana Sales Measures This November
BY NORML Voters in 31 municipalities will decide at the ballot box this November whether or not to license marijuana-related retailers in their communities. The towns voting on measures are: Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Charlestown, Coventry, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Gloucester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, … [Read more...] about Rhode Island: 30+ Towns to Decide on Marijuana Sales Measures This November
R.I. governor to sign bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The neighbor finally did it. I’m still in shock that CT did it before RI.
Rhode Island's governor signed legislation Wednesday making the state the 19th in the nation to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana, an issue that some lawmakers have been working on for years. “Together we got this job done and we got it done right,” Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said at the bill signing ceremony on the State House steps. Rhode Island's General Assembly … [Read more...] about R.I. governor to sign bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The neighbor finally did it. I’m still in shock that CT did it before RI.
Providence Chamber members divide on legalized marijuana
Meanwhile in Rhode Island... Rhode Island’s business community appears almost evenly divided on the legalization of marijuana. With their applause, however, the hundreds of business executives gathered Wednesday for a Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce luncheon let lawmakers know how strongly they feel about setting their own rules on how that might work in … [Read more...] about Providence Chamber members divide on legalized marijuana
Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
Veteran Appreciation Days Attention. Attention. All Veterans from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Illinois. It's roll call! How many veterans are from these states, more importantly how many of you are medical marijuana patients or want to be? If you are, you should know that Canna Care Docs locations are offering … [Read more...] about Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
New England Travels
New England - Cannabis Friendly States Who doesn’t like the summer weather? It’s time to open the doors and windows to let the fresh air in. Living in Connecticut, we are interestingly positioned for weekend getaways. Just with a few hour drive, residents could easily travel to seven or eight states for a miniature vacation. Being a patient, normal access to … [Read more...] about New England Travels
A Thriving Cannabis Community
Hello Cannabis Community! Just think, not that long ago, Cannabis possession was a criminal offense nearly everywhere. The cannabis community kept their consumption secret due to all the negative stigma the country has created. After the introduction of medical programs and decriminalization bills, we're here in current day. If you're familiar with this blog, I'm sure you know … [Read more...] about A Thriving Cannabis Community
