Tag: rhode island
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Rhode Island Cannabis Sales Topped $41 Million In Q2 2025
Lawmakers in Rhode Island first approved adult-use cannabis legalization in May 2022, making Rhode Island the 19th state to adopt recreational cannabis legalization. The first legal sales of adult-use cannabis products began in December 2022 in the state, with sales initially launching through five licensed dispensaries. “Between April 1 and June 30, 2025, combined retail…
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How Many Hemp Retailer Licenses Has Rhode Island Issued?
It is no secret that intoxicating hemp products have increased in availability and popularity across the United States in recent years, including in Rhode Island. The rise in intoxicating hemp products was the result of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp cultivation nationwide. Regulators in Rhode Island recently announced that they will be pausing…
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How Much Does Legal Cannabis Cost In Connecticut, Massachusetts, And Rhode Island?
Recreational cannabis is now permitted in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each market has its own set of regulations and policy components, and those state-level nuances contribute to the unique features of each state’s industry. According to a recent analysis by Inside Investigator, “The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March,…
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How Many Cannabis Training Program Students Does The Community College Of Rhode Island Have?
Adding to a growing trend of colleges and universities offering cannabis industry courses, the Community College of Rhode Island is launching a ‘Cannabis Training Program,’ with 15 students making up its inaugural session. “Students in this program will learn about the variety of jobs and skills required in the legal cannabis industry. Topics include an…
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How Many Cannabis Dispensaries Are There In Providence, Rhode Island?
In May 2022, Rhode Island’s Governor signed ‘The Rhode Island Cannabis Act’ which legalized the personal use and licensed retail sale of cannabis to people 21 years old or older. Provisions of the law permitting adults to possess and cultivate cannabis at home took effect upon signage. The Rhode Island Cannabis Act allows adults aged…
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U.S. Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Surpasses $20 Billion In Total Tax Revenue
The United States adult-use cannabis industry has generated over $20 billion in total tax revenue since the first legal recreational cannabis purchase was made in Colorado on January 1st, 2014 according to a new report by the Marijuana Policy Project. “Through the first quarter of 2024, states have reported a combined total of more than…
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What Are The Best And Worst U.S. Cities For Cannabis Businesses And Consumers?
Colorado and Washington State made history in 2012 when their voters became the first in the United States to ever pass a statewide adult-use legalization measure. Since that time, 22 other states and the District of Columbia have also passed adult-use cannabis legalization measures, many of them permitting legal recreational cannabis commerce. Cannabis remains illegal…