Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis in May 2022, with retail sales launching in December 2022. As the smallest state in the US, Rhode Island has a compact but growing cannabis market with a well-established medical program dating back to 2006.
2022
SB 2430
2006
Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act
17%
Excise tax + local
34
Statewide
Recreational Use Legal
Adults 21+ can purchase and possess cannabis at licensed retailers
Medical Program Active
Established in 2006 with a comprehensive qualifying condition list
Home Cultivation Allowed
Up to 6 plants per household for adults 21+
Public Consumption Prohibited
Cannot consume in public spaces, vehicles, or near schools
Federal Property Prohibited
Illegal on all federal lands and properties