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RI S3215Introducedas of 2026-04-14

Provides a licensed liquor retailer/cannabis retailer/or hemp consumable retailer that received an infused-beverage endorsement from the cannabis control commission the authorization to sell at retail THC infused beverages in accordance with this chapter.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Rhode Island bill introduced and referred to Senate Finance would authorize licensed liquor, cannabis, and hemp consumable retailers that hold an infused-beverage endorsement to sell THC-infused beverages at retail.

Why it matters: Retailers holding the required endorsement would gain a new product category to sell, while those without it would need to obtain one to participate in the THC-beverage market.

Affects: retailers

LATEST ACTION: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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