The bill amends Section 21-28.11-6 of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to update the structure and function of the cannabis advisory board. The advisory board is tasked with advising the commission on matters relating to the regulation and policy development of the state's cannabis program. The board will convene at the request of the commission to address specific questions or issues and will consist of eleven voting members, including a chairperson appointed by the governor.

The bill eliminates the requirement for specific subcommittees that were previously mandated under the cannabis advisory board, streamlining the board's operations and allowing it to focus on providing recommendations and analysis to the commission without the constraints of predefined subcommittees. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7717: 21-28.11-6