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Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Hits Legal Roadblock

Rhode Island's Cannabis Control Commission met Friday to discuss the federal court ruling that paused the state's marijuana licensing process, with officials exploring alternative paths forward despite having only nine adult-use dispensaries statewide.

Apr 22, 2026

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Rhode Island Cannabis Officials Challenge Court Block on Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators appealed a federal court decision blocking the state's lottery system for retail marijuana licenses, extending delays in the state's adult-use market expansion.

Apr 16, 2026

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Federal Judge Halts Rhode Island Cannabis License Lottery

A federal judge blocked Rhode Island's lottery for 20 cannabis retail licenses, ruling the state's two-year residency requirement likely violates the Commerce Clause. Nearly 100 applicants now face uncertainty as the legal challenge proceeds.

Apr 12, 2026

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Rhode Island Cannabis Regulators Face Pressure on Lottery Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators are under pressure to finalize their lottery system for 20 new dispensary licenses by May, as applicants who've invested time and money demand clarity on the selection process.

Feb 22, 2026

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Rhode Island Hospitality Industry Fights Hemp THC Beverage Ban

Rhode Island bar and restaurant owners oppose a proposed ban on hemp THC beverages, arguing that on-premise consumption with trained staff provides safer oversight than retail sales.

Feb 5, 2026

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