The Middletown Town Solicitor recently summarized the status of recreational marijuana in the state, including the ability of the town to “opt-out” of recreational marijuana offerings. On March 1, two lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced identical legislation that would allow for 33 retail licenses distributed in six zones statewide, among a slew of other caveats and provisions. Town Solicitor Peter Regan, at the request of Town Councilor Terri Flynn, gave a general rundown of the proposed legislation and what it means for the town. Regan explained the 33 retail licenses would include 24 new ones and nine “potential hybrids,” where existing compassion centers could sell both medical and recreational marijuana. The proposed tax structure includes a 3% local tax that would benefit the host community. Marijuana in RI: Marijuana sales ban remains in effect in Newport for another six months “With regard to local control, it would require cities and towns councils by resolution to put a question on the Nov. 22 ballot in order for cities and towns to opt out of having retail licenses located in their community,” Regan said.
Mmp News Author, Medical Marijuana Program Connection, 04/17/2022 20:23:00