S2497
IntroducedRIAmends 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.
Rhode Island · Session 2026
Status
Introduced
As of Feb 6, 2026
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
A Rhode Island bill that would amend residency requirements for cannabis establishment license applicants has been held for further study by committee. Residency requirement changes can affect the eligibility pool of applicants seeking to own cannabis businesses, including retail and cultivation establishments.
What
A Rhode Island bill that would amend residency requirements for cannabis establishment license applicants has been held for further study by committee.
Who
retailers and cultivators and labs
Why
Residency requirement changes can affect the eligibility pool of applicants seeking to own cannabis businesses, including retail and cultivation establishments.
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