Who knew Rhode Island was one of the lead state’s to embrace cannabis!
Possession:
Less than 1 oz
- Civil violation
- $150 fine
1 oz – 1 kg
- Misdemeanor
- 1-Year Incarceration
- $500 fine
Selling/Distribution:
1 – 5 kg or more
- Felony
- 10 Years – Life Incarceration
- $100, 000 – $500, 000 fine
Within 300 yards of a school may result in a double penalty.

Growing/Cultivation:
Less than 1 kg – More than 5 kg
- Felony
- 30 Years – Life Incarceration
- $10,000 – $500,000 fine
Medical Marijuana:
Qualifying Conditions
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Crohn’s disease
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Nausea
- Persistent muscle spasms
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Seizures
- Other conditions are subject to approval
Patient Limits
Two and one-half ounces
Currently Pending: Rhode Island is fighting for complete legalization.