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RI H7410

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Slater

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that cannabis business applicants must be Rhode Island residents or that 51% of business entity equity must be owned by Rhode Island residents
  • Changes applicant qualification from proving state residency to providing "proof of residency" for cannabis cultivators, product manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories
  • Applies to multiple license types including cannabis cultivators, product manufacturers/wholesalers, retail sales licenses, and testing laboratory licenses
  • Maintains other existing requirements such as being 21+ years old, passing criminal background checks, and compliance with tax obligations
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

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.

Food And Drugs

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations1/30/2026

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