H8544

Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends the definition of applicant and provides a new process for the approval and certification for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.

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Rhode Island H8544 amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to nullify prior social equity and retail license application processes, reopen applications.

Rhode Island H8544 amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to render null and void the social equity certification and license application processes previously run by the commission. It reopens applications and limits liability for the commission. The act also introduces new processes for the approval and certification of social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

May 21

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jun 10

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence

Jun 9

House

Transmitted to Governor