Rhode Island marijuana sales top $100M in Year One of recreational retail
Combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales in Rhode Island totaled $105 million in the year since recreational retail sales launched in December 2022.
Combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales in Rhode Island totaled $105 million in the year since recreational retail sales launched in December 2022.
Adult-use cannabis sales in Rhode Island have increased steadily each month since the state launched its recreational program one year ago, but medical marijuana sales declined.
Rhode Island marijuana cultivator Fire Ganja must pay a $625,000 fine after a settlement agreement with state regulators, but the business will be able to keep its license.
Rhode Island regulators have adjusted cannabis sales figures from several monthly reports dating to the launch of adult-use retail in late November.
A major marijuana grower in Rhode Island has been ordered to stop selling products while regulators consider alleged violations by the company.
A major Rhode Island marijuana cultivator could lose its license after state regulators discovered unregistered plants as well as issues surrounding the business’ ownership.
Rhode Island regulators are reviewing the finances of the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center, a medical cannabis dispensary that just launched adult-use sales in December.
Rhode Island is now allowing some advertisements by retail licensees who sell both medical and recreational marijuana.
More adult-use marijuana stores could open in Rhode Island as soon as 2024 now that the state’s Cannabis Control Commission has been confirmed.
Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is challenging state regulations that allow out-of-state retailers more advertising rights.
Marijuana retailers in Rhode Island generated $8.7 million in total sales from Feb. 23 to March 23.
The launch of adult-use marijuana sales in Rhode Island was “pretty mellow,” without the long lines outside of stores or product shortages often associated with the opening of a new market.