AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT
03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to establish a new advisory board that will advise the cannabis commission on regulation, public health, safety, industry, and social‑equity issues. The board will have 11 voting members and 8 non‑voting members drawn from government agencies and industry, serve three‑year terms without compensation, and may form subcommittees to develop specific recommendations. It takes effect once passed, moving the state’s cannabis program forward with expert input.
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