Sips & BitesRI Cannabis Commission Reviews Draft Restrictions On Hemp-Derived THC Drinks
Regulators were asked to study and propose what the state should do about hemp-derived drinks, most of which are produced…
February 5, 2026
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Sips & BitesRegulators were asked to study and propose what the state should do about hemp-derived drinks, most of which are produced…
February 5, 2026
National NewsShort one member, RI Cannabis Control Commission continues its work screening cannabis retail license hopefuls
November 24, 2025
National NewsThe provision closes a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp but inadvertently paved the way for the…
November 13, 2025
National NewsApplicants who’ve already navigated local approvals object to 60-day window state regulators tacked on to timeline
October 23, 2025
National NewsRules require applicants to first be screened to ensure they meet qualifications before being placed in a lottery held in…
September 15, 2025
Sips & BitesCommission awaits findings of a THC drink study mandated by General Assembly
July 22, 2025
National NewsThe applicant who won the license in 2021 faced pushback from local zoning officials and eventually withdrew its application
June 30, 2025
National NewsTHC drinks derived from hemp were illegal in Rhode Island until last August 2024, when the state began allowing low levels…
June 17, 2025
National News“It’s awesome that this finally happened — we’ve been waiting years for this.”
April 14, 2025
National NewsThe public has 30 days to comment on proposed rules that will govern a recreational market beyond seven previously authorized…
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