Refunds on the way as regulators reset RI’s cannabis retail licensing process

Seventy-five hopeful Rhode Island cannabis retailers are set to get their $7,500 refunds after a federal court order temporarily halted the state's retail licensing process. The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission is now gearing up to restart the licensing procedure, following legislative changes that removed previous residency requirements. This move not only rectifies past delays but also signals a shift in state policy, potentially paving the way for a more inclusive and fair licensing system moving forward.