AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement for the state's cannabis advisory board to maintain five specific subcommittees. The legislation directly affects the structure of the advisory board, which advises the state cannabis control commission on regulations, policies, and the distribution of social equity funds. By eliminating these subcommittees, the bill gives the board chair more flexibility to organize work as needed rather than being mandated to operate through these specific groups. The change does not alter the board's overall membership, responsibilities, or role in guiding the state's cannabis program.