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Cannabis Laws in Rhode Island

Is weed legal in Rhode Island? Yes — recreational and medical cannabis are both legal here for adults 21+.

Rhode Island adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 oz of cannabis in public and store up to 10 oz per resident at a primary residence. Home cultivation is limited to three mature and three immature plants per dwelling unit. Adult-use sales operate through licensed retailers, including licensed hybrid compassion centers.

Federally, cannabis is still a controlled substance nationwide — but that status is in flux. See where rescheduling stands →

StatusRecreational & medical legal
Adult-use retailOpen
Possession and purchase limitsUp to 1 oz in public; up to 10 oz at home
Home growingUp to 3 mature and 3 immature plants per dwelling unit, regardless of the number of adults living there.
Adult-use minimum age21+

Regulated by Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission.

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Reviewed 2026-11-08. This is general information for adults 21+, not legal advice — cannabis laws change frequently. Confirm current rules with Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission before acting.