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RI H7410

RI H7410
Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.


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Introduced
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would amend sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to change the residency requirements for individuals and businesses applying for licenses to own or operate a cannabis establishment, specifically by removing the previous requirement that an applicant be a Rhode Island resident or a business with at least 51% ownership by Rhode Island residents, and instead only requiring "proof of residency" without specifying a duration or percentage of ownership. The bill also makes conforming changes to the definitions and qualifications sections for various cannabis-related licenses, including cultivators, product manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, to reflect this updated residency requirement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Corporations (on 01/30/2026)

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