Rhode Island in August unveiled a new application process for adult-use dispensary licenses, dropping a residency requirement that led to three lawsuits questioning its legality.
But the new process, which set a Nov. 23 deadline for a second round of applications, also has a legal challenge.
ISO 9001:2026: A Practical Opportunity to Build for What’s Next
For Rhode Island manufacturers, ISO 9001 has been much more than a certificate on the…
Learn More
An applicant who claims to have spent more than $500,000 on a planned Cranston cannabis shop is suing the state Cannabis Control Commission for forcing him and other applicants to start over in applying for a license.
The first round drew 97 applicants. Some secured leases, zoning approvals, building permits and ownership structures based on the state’s original licensing requirements.
Applicants who paid the original $7,500 application fee were eligible for refunds. The commission said in July that 75 prospective retailers would receive a combined $562,500.
