Is Delta 9 THC Legal in Rhode Island?

All Delta 9 THC products are legal in Rhode Island, including our Delta 9 edibles and Delta 9 THC gummies.

Read on for the full scoop on the legality of Delta 9 THC in Rhode Island.

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Personal THC consumption was legalized in Rhode Island in 2022, ending cannabis prohibition and replacing it with a system to tax and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and over. Following the Agricultural Act of 2018 ("2018 Farm Bill"), which legalized CBD and hemp production nationally by removing hemp and its derivatives (Cannabis sativa-L containing no more than 0.3% THC) from the Controlled Substances Act, Rhode Island chose to legalize the production and sale of certain hemp-derived THC and CBD products.

Rhode Island H8232 was created in 2016, and enacted to establish rules for the state's commercial, regulated hemp cultivation. The "Hemp Growth Act" (H8232) was enacted to treat hemp as an agricultural commodity that can be lawfully produced, possessed, distributed, and traded commercially. The Department of Business Regulation in Vermont was in charge of developing rules and regulations for the licensing and regulation of hemp producers and processors. The Department is also permitted to certify any higher educational institution in Rhode Island to cultivate or handle industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research purposes. The law went into force on January 1, 2017.

Following the federal legalization of hemp for industrial purposes, Oregon followed up with similar state legislation authorizing the commercialization of Delta 9 THC products. The state updated existing legalization (the Industrial Hemp Growth Act) in 2019, authorizing the sale of hemp-derived consumable CBD products with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less.

Rhode Island has, as of May 25, 2022, legalized adult-use recreational marijuana. Rhode Islanders may possess up to an ounce of marijuana. However, note that the new law contains language that allows communities to ban or restrict smoking cannabis in public places.

Medical Marijuana in Rhode Island

The term “medical marijuana” refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat a disease or symptom. Studies show that the marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses or symptoms, and can assist patients suffering from serious medical conditions by alleviating pain and improving their quality of life.

While some states have already legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, the issue is still being hotly debated in many others. As of 2019, a total of 41 states in the US have successfully legislated medical marijuana programs, with 19 states adopting recreational cannabis programs, and 23 states decriminalizing cannabis entirely.

In 2006 Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana, becoming the eleventh state to do so. In June 2009, Rhode Island introduced a cannabis dispensary system, making them the second state nationwide (after California). The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Act) permits Rhode Island residents with debilitating medical conditions to use marijuana if a physician certifies in writing that the marijuana may alleviate their symptoms and that the potential benefits of using medical marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks to the patient.

According to Rhode Island state regulations:

• Patients possession limits: two and one-half ounces
• Home cultivation: up to 12 plants and 12 seedlings. All marijuana must be cultivated in one location. Must be stored in an indoor facility. Two or more cardholders may cooperatively cultivate marijuana in residential or non-residential locations subject to the following restrictions: Non-residential – no more than 10 ounces of usable marijuana, 48 mature marijuana plants, and 48 seedlings. Residential – no more than 10 ounces of useable marijuana, 24 mature marijuana plants, and 24 seedlings.
• Caregivers: the caregiver must be 21 years of age or older. Primary caregiver may assist no more than 5 qualifying patients with their medical use of marijuana. Patients can appoint no more than one caregiver.

Industrial Hemp Growth Act

Article 15: This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Industrial Hemp Growth Act."

(2) "Cannabis" means all parts of the plant of the genus marijuana, also known as marijuana sativa L. whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin regardless of cannabinoid content or cannabinoid potency including "marijuana" and "industrial hemp" or "industrial hemp products" which satisfy the requirements of this chapter.

(3) "Cannabidiol" or "CBD" means cannabidiol (CBD) derived from a hemp plant as defined in § 2-26-3, not including products derived from exempt cannabis plant material as defined in 21 C.F.R. § 1308.35.

(8) "Hemp" or "industrial hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths percent (0.3%) on a dry weight or per volume basis regardless of moisture content, and which satisfies the requirements of this chapter.

(9) "Hemp-derived consumable CBD product" means any product meant for ingestion, including, but not limited to, concentrates, extracts, and cannabis-infused foods and products, which contains cannabidiol derived from a hemp plant as defined in § 2-26-3, which shall only be sold to persons age twenty-one (21) or older, and which shall not include products derived from exempt cannabis plant material as defined in 21 C.F.R. § 1308.35.

FAQ on Delta 9 Rhode Island Legality

Are Delta 9 gummies legal in Rhode Island?

Yes, Delta 9 gummies are legal in Rhode Island. You can buy Delta 9 gummies online or in-store without any restrictions.

All our Delta 9 gummies are legal for you to buy in Rhode Island. Shop now!

What is stronger, Delta 9 or Delta-8?

Generally, Delta 9 THC is stronger than Delta 8 THC. According to a recent study, the effects of Delta 8 are much milder, with participants comparing this compound to ‘Delta 9’s younger sibling’. Due to their milder effects, Delta 8 gummies are a great choice for people new to products containing hemp.

How strong is Delta-9 THC?

The strength of Delta 9 and its effect on a person depends on 2 factors:

1. The dose of Delta 9 taken
2. How accustomed the consumer is to taking Delta 9 THC

Additionally, the following factors also influence how Delta 9 affects the person taking it:

• What is the consumption method? Some THC substances travel through the lungs and become accessible more quickly (like vaping or smoking). Some products must be digested (like edibles, gummies, oils, or capsules). These various forms may influence how long it takes to affect your brain and how powerful Delta 9 will affect you. Some forms of consumption have a quick and intense impact, while others have a longer, constant, and less obvious psychoactive effect.
• What is the quality of the Delta 9 used? Is it pure? Is it saturated with chemicals or other substances? What percentage of Delta 9 THC is consumed? Higher levels have far greater impacts.
• How often is the product used? If you take Delta 9 THC and other cannabinoids on a daily basis, they will remain in your system and influence how responsive you are to new inputs of Delta 9.

Is Delta 8 THC legal in Rhode Island?

Delta 8 may or may not be legal in Rhode Island for personal use, but the sale and manufacturing of products containing Delta 8 THC is illegal in Rhode Island.

If you live in another state, you can buy our Delta 8 gummies.

Delta 8 legality nationally

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed the illegal status of "synthetically produced THCs."

Because the hemp plant naturally generates minimal levels of Delta 8, manufacturers have used hemp-derived CBD to turn it into Delta 8 via isomerization.

Converting one chemical component into another, in this case, tetrahydrocannabinol, might be problematic since it permits the DEA to classify Delta 8 as a "synthetically generated tetrahydrocannabinol."

Delta 8 legality in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Code of Federal Regulations explicitly prohibits Delta 8 THC. This regulation positions delta 8 THC as a Schedule I substance, which implies it has no medicinal potential and that it will be illegal to possess any amount of it.

Unfortunately, we cannot sell our Delta 8 gummies to Rhode Island residents. We can sell our Delta 9 gummies and other Delta 9 products, as they are fully legal, both federally and by Rhode Island law.

Is Delta-9 legal in all states?

In December 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, federally legalizing hemp, defined as cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low concentrations of the psychoactive compound Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis), from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

These products are now legal in 48 states which essentially follow the Farm Bill when it comes to Delta-9 legalization. Idaho and Kansas are the only two states where hemp Delta 9 is explicitly banned.

What states can you get Delta-9?

Although the baseline law for legality of Delta 9 products is the 2018 Farm Bill, which most states simply transcribe into their state laws, some states have taken different approaches. Some states keep hemp Delta 9 as legal, others restrict Delta 9 through regulation or outright banning it.

Hemp-derived Delta 9 products are legal in 42 states, plus Puerto Rico and D.C., with these states essentially following the Farm Bill when it comes to Delta-9

Hemp-derived CBD products are legal in Kansas but only if they contain 0% Delta-9 THC.

Idaho is the only state where hemp Delta-9 is explicitly banned.

You can buy nama CBD Delta 9 products legally in the following states (in addition to Rhode Island)

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Rhode Island
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts 
• Michigan
• Minnesota 
• Mississippi  
• Montana 
• Nebraska 
• Rhode Island 
• New Hampshire  
• New Jersey 
• New Mexico 
• New York  
• North Carolina 
• North Dakota
• Ohio  
• Oklahoma
• Oregon 
• Pennsylvania 
• Rhode Island 
• South Carolina 
• South Dakota 
• Tennessee 
• Texas 
• Utah 
• Rhode Island 
• Virginia
• Washington 
• West Virginia 
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Is Delta 9 an indica or sativa?

Delta 9 itself is neither an indica or a sativa, but it can come from either of the two main strain types of the cannabis plant: Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. These cannabis plants produce different effects, as indica strains contain more CBD, leading to a more relaxing high. Unlike hemp-derived Delta 9, cannabis-derived Delta 9 THC is not federally legal.

Do Delta 9 gummies show up on a drug test?

Yes, even if you consume legal Delta 9 gummies, you may fail a drug test. If you only took Delta 9 once, it will likely be cleared from your urine in four days or less. If you have taken it habitually, it can take a month or more to clear your system for a drug test.

Can I fly with Delta 9 gummies?

Yes, you can fly to and from 48 US states with hemp-derived Delta 9 THC gummies that contain less than 0.3% of THC, except Idaho. If you are traveling abroad, the legality status of hemp products in your destination country will dictate whether you can fly with Delta 9. Remember, hemp is a controlled substance in many countries, and even fully illegal in some.

Is Delta 9 legal in RI?

Yes, Delta 9 is legal and available to buy online in Rhode Island. Buy Delta 9 products online from nama CBD. Shop now!

Avoid purchasing hemp Delta 9 THC products from any unauthorized merchant, including strangers on the internet, on social media outlets, or forums. The risk of purchasing a fake product is significantly high. Furthermore, businesses that sell hemp-infused items must be registered with the state.

Is Delta-10 legal in Rhode Island?

Scientists classify Delta 10 THC as semi-synthetic since it is created by substantially altering the CBD component. This is where the legal difficulties of Delta-10 enter in. In its Interim Final Rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) affirmed that "all synthetically generated tetrahydrocannabinol remain Schedule I Controlled Substances.”

Rhode Island’s stance on Delta 10 appears to be the same as for Delta 8: that it cannot be legally manufactured, produced, or sold in Rhode Island.

Is THC-O legal in Rhode Island?

THC-O is currently illegal in Rhode Island. Although it is federally legal, THC-O is not legal in all US states, and many have revoked its legal status in recent years due to its potency. If you consume THC-O in Missouri, keep track of any changes to hemp industry laws that may jeopardize its legality status.

Is Delta 9 federally legal?

The Farm Bill that was passed in 2018 made it legal in the United States to grow and sell hemp-derived products that contain 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC by dry weight. This law applies to all states in the US, plus Puerto Rico and D.C.

However, some states have additional restrictions on Delta-9 THC, and California is the only state with general restrictions on hemp-derived Delta-9 THC. These restrictions involve testing requirements and packaging restrictions.

Despite these restrictions, hemp Delta 9 products are still legal in 49 states, making them widely available to consumers across the country.

Does Delta 9 show up on drug tests?

Yes, Delta 9 will show up on a drug test, as will all other forms of THC. If you know you’re going to be drug tested, stop taking products with THC about a month or so before the test, even if the product in question is fully legal.

Does Delta-9 get you stoned?

Delta 9 THC can get you “high” or “stoned” at a high enough dosage. Delta 9 gummies are a type of cannabis-infused candy that contain lower doses of Delta 9 THC. Our Delta 9 gummies will not make you high if you follow our recommended dosage—but you will experience the beneficial effects of Delta 9.

The effects of Delta 9 products can vary depending on the person, with factors such as genetics, tolerance levels, and other variables playing a role. However, generally speaking, Delta 9 THC is known for causing relaxation, euphoria, and increased appetite. If you're new to Delta 9 gummies, it's important to start with a low dose and see how you react before consuming more.