Cannabis license rollout halted as federal judge blocks enforcement of RI’s residency requirement

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 1,496

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Nearly 100 applicants vying for 20 new cannabis retail licenses that were supposed to be awarded via lottery as soon as May remain in limbo after a federal judge’s order this week put the plan on pause.

U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction against the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission. The commission is the defendant in three federal lawsuits filed by out-of-state entrepreneurs over the state’s residency requirement …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us