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Statutory & Regulatory Authority

Medical Marijuana Program

Statutory Authority:

  • The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act, RI Gen. Laws § 21-28.6-1et seq.

Regulations:

  • Medical Marijuana Program Regulations (230-RICR-80-05-1)
    • Concise Explanatory Statement for 230-RICR-80-05-1
  • Disclosure Requirements Regarding Public Company Interest Holders in Marijuana Establishment Licensees (230-RICR-80-05-3) 

  • Minimum Requirements for Departmental Approval of Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction (230-RICR-80-05-4) (Effective May 4, 2022)

Industrial Hemp Program

Statutory Authority:

  • The Hemp Growth Act, RI Gen. Laws § 2-26-1, et seq.

Regulations:

  • Rhode Island Industrial Hemp Program Regulations (230-RICR-80-10-1)
    • Concise Explanatory Statement for 230-RICR-80-10-1 

Department of Business Regulation
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
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Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Phone: (401) 462-9500
Fax: (401) 462-9532

Department of Business Regulation
Building, Design, & Fire Professionals
560 Jefferson Blvd
Warwick, RI 02886
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Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Phone: (401) 921-1590 (Building);

(401) 889-5555 (Fire)
Fax: (401) 889-5533

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