230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-80-10-1.7

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 230-RICR-80-10-1.7 - Application Process - Distributor and Retailer

A. Each applicant for a hemp-derived consumable CBD distributor or retailer license must submit to DBR:

1. A signed, complete, accurate and legible application in the form prescribed by DBR.

a. Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year;

2. Any other information as required by DBR.

B. Applicants applying to renew a license must submit a renewal application along with any additional information as requested by DBR.

C. The applicant must provide:

1. The name and address of the applicant who will supervise, manage, and direct the distribution or sale of hemp-derived consumable CBD products;

2. The names and addresses of any person or entity partnering or providing consulting services regarding the distribution or sale of hemp-derived CBD products;

3. The location of the facility and other information as may be required by the DBR as to where the distribution and/or sale of hemp-derived consumable CBD products will occur;

4. Documentation that the applicant and/or its agents have entered into a purchase agreement with a hemp handler, distributor or retailer;

5. A description of how the applicant will track hemp distribution and sale from purchase to sale, including the policies and procedures for handling voluntary and mandatory recalls of all hemp-derivatives and hemp-derived consumable CBD products;

a. Such procedures shall be adequate to deal with recalls due to any action initiated at the request or order of DBR, and any voluntary action by a hemp-derived CBD distributor and/or retailer to remove defective or potentially defective hemp derivatives or hemp-derived CBD products from the market, as well as any action undertaken to promote public health and safety;

6. Documentation demonstrating that the applicant's retailer and/or distributor activities will comply the city/town's applicable zoning ordinances;

7. An attestation that upon receipt of industrial hemp-derived consumable products, the licensee shall retain and if requested submit a copy of the certificate of analysis from an approved testing facility to DBR, showing the product has undergone all required and enforced testing pursuant to § 1.9 of this Part and does not exceed the Acceptable Hemp THC Level as defined in § 1.5(A) of this Part, as set forth in the Act; and

8. Any other information requested by DBR.

D. Incomplete distributor or retailer applications are deficient and will not be processed.

E. False, inaccurate, omitted or misleading information provided on an application is grounds for license denial. Licenses may be denied to applicants who have previously had an industrial hemp license revoked, suspended or denied.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-80-10-1.7

Amended effective 10/10/2021
Amended effective 6/11/2022
Amended effective 8/14/2024