The bill amends Section 21-28.11-3 of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, primarily updating the definitions related to cannabis and its regulation. A significant change is the removal of the requirement to express cannabinoid profiles as dry-weight percentages, which is replaced with a provision that allows the cannabis control commission to determine the form and manner of expressing these amounts. This change aims to provide more flexibility in how cannabinoid content is reported in cannabis products.

The bill also includes clarifications of various terms related to cannabis, such as definitions for adult use cannabis, cannabis establishments, and social equity applicants. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis enforcement, ensuring that applicants from these areas have opportunities in the cannabis industry. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2961: 21-28.11-3