Is Weed Legal in Rhode Island?
Comprehensive legal status information for Weed in Rhode Island
Legal Source
Recreational and medical use legal in Rhode Island
- Recreational
- legal
- Medical
- legal
- Possession
- Legal for adults
- Buying/Selling
- Legal in licensed dispensaries
- Tourists
- Laws apply to all visitors
Recreational Use
Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and use cannabis in rhode island.
Purchase Limits
Typically limited to 1 ounce (28 grams) per transaction for adults.
Where to Buy
Licensed dispensaries are available throughout the state/region.
Important Notes
- Public consumption may still be restricted
- Driving under the influence is illegal
- Federal law still classifies cannabis as illegal (US only)
- Cannot cross state/country borders with cannabis
Recent News
Latest updates from trusted news sources
Rhode Island hemp industry faces uncertainty amid federal crackdown on THC products
Rhode Island hemp industry faces uncertainty amid federal crackdown on THC products Rhode Island Current
Two lawsuits challenging RI's cannabis laws are back from the dead. Here's why.
Two lawsuits challenging RI's cannabis laws are back from the dead. Here's why. The Providence Journal
Medical Marijuana | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Health Care, Cannabis, CBD, & THC
Medical Marijuana | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Health Care, Cannabis, CBD, & THC Britannica
Final RI Cannabis Control Commission Regulations Take Effect as Rhode Island Inches Closer to Adult-Use Dispensary Application Round
Final RI Cannabis Control Commission Regulations Take Effect as Rhode Island Inches Closer to Adult-Use Dispensary Application Round Foley Hoag
President Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal
President Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal Nisqually Valley News
Policy History
Track the evolution of cannabis policies in Rhode Island over time.
Recreational and medical use legal in Rhode Island
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