Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis in May 2022 (SB 2430), with retail sales beginning December 1, 2022. Rhode Island is the smallest state with a recreational cannabis market.
1 oz on person
Active
6 plants per person (3 mature)
Moderate
Medical Patients
2.5 oz
per 15 days
Recreational (21+)
1 oz
on person
Up to 10 oz at home
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 6 plants per person (3 mature)
Must be 21+
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
10+
Legalized
2022
Sales Started
2022
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1 oz per transaction
Delivery
Not allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited.
Some off-duty use protections.
Employers cannot discriminate against employees for off-duty cannabis use. Safety-sensitive positions are exempt.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
2022: Recreational sales launched December 1
2023: Delivery services under consideration
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.