The bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by introducing a new section, 21-28.11-10.5, which regulates the sale of beverages and drink mix powders containing hemp-derived delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It defines key terms such as "beverage" and "delta-9 THC," and prohibits the sale, distribution, or possession of any beverage containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC in Rhode Island, unless such products are approved and dispensed in accordance with existing cannabis regulations under chapters 28.6 and 28.11 of title 21. The bill allows for the sale of cannabis-infused beverages through licensed establishments regulated by the cannabis control commission.

Additionally, the bill establishes enforcement measures and penalties for violations, which include a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500) per violation, seizure and destruction of noncompliant products by the cannabis control commission, and potential suspension or revocation of retail licenses for repeated offenses. The cannabis control commission, in consultation with the department of health, is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce these provisions. The act will take effect upon passage, ensuring that the sale of such beverages aligns with the state's cannabis regulatory framework.