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Rhode Island

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Rhode Island.

Adult-Use
METRC
Delivery Allowed
Regulatory Overview

Rhode Island Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Rhode Island. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Cannabis Control Commission

Visit Official Site

Seed-to-Sale System

Rhode Island uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Rhode Island has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed
EcommerceAllowed
Key Details

What You Need to Know About Rhode Island

1

Adult-use sales began December 2022

2

BioTrack for seed-to-sale tracking

3

Delivery allowed for licensed operators

4

Social equity licensing provisions

Official Sources

Regulatory Details

Rhode Island Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Rhode Island.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use
Flower1 oz
Periodper transaction

Adults may store up to 10 oz at home.

Tax Rates

State Excise10%
State Sales7%
Local Tax3% local excise

Combined up to 20%. Medical subject to 7% sales tax only.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

6 per household (3 mature, 3 immature)

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing
Potency
Heavy metals
Pesticides
Residual solvents
Water activity
Microbials

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes
Child-resistant and tamper-evident
Universal THC symbol on package
THC symbol stamped on each edible serving

License Types

Adult-Use Retailer

Retail to consumers 21+

Social Equity Retail License

For communities adversely affected by prohibition

Cannabis Cultivator

Cultivation of cannabis plants

Cannabis Product Manufacturer

Processing into products

Cannabis Wholesaler

Wholesale distribution

Testing Laboratory

Potency, contaminant, and safety testing

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Rhode Island

Licensing

Obtain Cannabis Control Commission license

Sales

Verify customer age with valid ID

Enforce 1 oz per transaction limit

Reporting

Collect and remit all applicable taxes

10% excise + 7% sales + 3% local

Inventory

Submit all products for lab testing

FAQ

Rhode Island Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Rhode Island.

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