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[Vicente LLP Event] Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing: Overview & Networking

Sep 15, 2025

Vicente LLP will host an in-person event on Tuesday, September 30, from 6–8:30 p.m. at Ellie’s in Providence, RI. Designed for prospective retail applicants, investors, and property owners, the evening features networking and a panel with Vicente attorneys. The discussion will cover Rhode Island’s retail cannabis licensing process, including eligibility requirements, timelines, financing options, compliance priorities, and social equity considerations. Afterward, attendees can network over snacks and beverages while connecting with potential partners for the upcoming licensing round. Register now!

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[Webinar] Rhode Island Cannabis Retail Licensing: Real Estate & Zoning Considerations

Sep 8, 2025

In this live session, Vicente LLP attorneys will offer practical guidance on navigating Rhode Island’s real estate, land use and zoning, and local approval requirements every prospective cannabis retailer should understand before applying. Whether you are preparing to apply, seeking to expand into Rhode Island’s market, or advising stakeholders on cannabis development projects, this session will provide practical guidance to position your retail business for success.

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[Webinar] Rhode Island Cannabis Update: Draft Rules, Enforcement Trends and Licensing Opportunities

Feb 6, 2025

Watch this session, where Vicente attorney Meg Nash and director of compliance Casey Leaver take a look back at Rhode Island's cannabis market in 2024 and a look ahead at what’s to come in 2025, including what has happened during the transitional period, recent regulatory enforcement actions against current medical and hybrid operators, the proposed regulations that will govern the adult-use market, and how to prepare for the upcoming licensing process.

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On the Horizon for Hemp: Pending State Regulatory Revisions and Open Comment Periods

By Casey Leaver
May 13, 2024

In the wake of changing laws and mandates for state agencies to regulate certain components of hemp licensing and production, there are a few states on the move with rules and regulations available for review or anticipated shortly. Read this insight about Kentucky’s new emergency rules, Rhode Island’s proposed definition of “consumable,” locality control over smokable hemp sales in Virginia, and more.

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Upcoming Cannabis Business Licensing Opportunities Across the U.S.

By Jerrico Perez
May 22, 2023

Opportunities for growth across the nation are currently abundant for cannabis businesses, and our experienced team is here to help you navigate these increasingly complex and competitive licensing processes. With more winning merit-based applications than any other law firm in the country, our team’s work ethic, dedication, and experience will help elevate your application above the competition and set your business up for long-term success.

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Ocean State Cannabis Update: Municipal Approvals for Adult Use Retail in Rhode Island Provide Ample Opportunity for Interested Applicants

By Jen Flanagan, Sam Kovach-Orr, Meg Nash, Bridgette Nikisher
Nov 16, 2022

Widespread support for allowing cannabis retail sales in Rhode Island municipalities significantly expands opportunities for potential applicants seeking to obtain one of the 24 cannabis retail licenses expected to be available in 2023. Read this article for insight into what to expect next and how to prepare.

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Cannabis State Regulatory Agencies

By Jennifer Cabrera, Jen Flanagan
Jan 29, 2022

This LexisNexis practice note offers a greater understanding of the varied processes that impact the legalization of cannabis at the state level and discusses how evolving state statutes and regulatory structures impact the adult-use cannabis industry.

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Can't-miss Cannabis Business Opportunities in New and Growing Markets

By Jerrico Perez
Aug 21, 2020

Vicente Sedeberberg LLP continues to identify exclusive licensing opportunities for our clients. With more winning merit-based applications than any other law firm in the country, our team’s work ethic, dedication, and experience can help elevate your application above the competition.

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