The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) today submitted revised Rules and Regulations Related to the Medical Marijuana Program to include provisions for compassion centers. The revised regulations will become effective on March 18, 2010. To view the new regulations, visit http://sos.ri.gov/documents/archives/regdocs/released/pdf/DOH/5923.pdf.
HEALTH will begin accepting compassion center applications on March 18. The closing date for applications is May 17, 2010. HEALTH may approve up to three applications for a compassion center. All applications must meet minimum requirement before being considered for approval. To review compassion center application and evaluation criteria, visit http://www.health.ri.gov/applications/CompassionCenters.pdf.
For more information about HEALTH’s Medical Marijuana Program, visit http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/mmp/index.php.