S.3313

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 S3313 amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to revise residency proof terminology and redefine applicant eligibility for social equity.

Rhode Island S3313 amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to revise the definition of residency proof and establish a new process for approving and certifying social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses. The bill specifies that applicants must provide proof of residency and undergo a criminal background check. It also outlines criteria for social equity applicants, including residency in disproportionately impacted areas and prior convictions related to cannabis offenses. The bill mandates that the commission review current seed-to-sale tracking systems and promulgate new regulations.

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Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed in concurrence