The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission released proposed rules for the state’s cannabis industry on January 8th, 2025.
This started a 30-day public comment period, including two open events where members of the public can voice their concerns and suggestions around the proposed rules before they’re finalized.
#1: Social Equity Focus Group, January 16th at 6pm
The Cannabis Control Commission is hosting a Social Equity Focus Group on Thursday, 1/16 at 6pm at the Pawtucket Public Library, to collect opinions from the community about how to roll out the State’s Social Equity Fund and Program for social equity cannabis applicants.
#2: Open Hearing on Draft Regulations, January 24th at 1pm
The open hearing on the draft cannabis regulations will be held on Friday, January 24th at 1pm at 89 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI. All are encouraged to come out and voice their opinions about the proposed rules.
Co-op Rhody will be at both events to advocate on behalf of BIPOC and social equity teams working to build the country’s first worker-owned dispensaries. Join us! Reach out to emma@cooprhody.org for more info about carpooling, how to testify, etc 💪📣🌹