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CBD Laws in Rhode Island

How Rhode Island law treats cbd, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Hemp-derived CBD is legal in Rhode Island but regulated by the Cannabis Control Commission. Hemp-derived consumable CBD products (anything meant to be ingested, such as extracts and infused foods) may be sold only to people 21 or older, and distributors and retailers must hold a CBD… R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 2-26-3(9)-(13), 2-26-4, 2-26-5(a)-(b), (g)

CBDHemp-derived CBD is legal in Rhode Island but regulated by the Cannabis Control Commission. Hemp-derived consumable CBD products (anything meant to be ingested, such as extracts and infused foods) may be sold only to people 21 or older, and distributors and retailers must hold a CBD license from the commission ($500 a year unless they also hold a grower or handler license). Products must meet state food safety rules, and hemp may not contain more than 0.3% delta-9 THC.
Amended by P.L. 2025, ch. 278, art. 3, eff. June 29, 2025 (moving hemp regulation to the Cannabis Control Commission).
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 2-26-3(9)-(13), 2-26-4, 2-26-5(a)-(b), (g)

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FAQ

Is CBD legal in Rhode Island?
Hemp-derived CBD is legal in Rhode Island but regulated by the Cannabis Control Commission. Hemp-derived consumable CBD products (anything meant to be ingested, such as extracts and infused foods) may be sold only to people 21 or older, and distributors and retailers must hold a CBD license from the commission ($500 a year unless they also hold a grower or handler license). Products must meet state food safety rules, and hemp may not contain more than 0.3% delta-9 THC.

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