AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- HEMP GROWTH ACT -- RHODE ISLAND HEMP THC BEVERAGE ACT
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The measure treats hemp as an agricultural crop and puts its growth under the Department of Business Regulation, while THC‑infused drinks made from hemp are regulated under a new Hemp THC Beverage Act. It also creates a 20‑member cannabis advisory board to advise the state on cannabis and THC‑beverage issues, with members from industry, government and communities most affected by past drug laws. The goal is to clarify oversight and provide guidance for the emerging hemp‑THC beverage market.
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