Rhode Island Compassion Center Application Period: From July 17, 2020 to December 15, 2020
The Department of Business Regulations (DBR) released the application information and requirements to apply for a Rhode Island Compassion Center license. DBR will use a lottery-based system in awarding new licenses. The application period commenced on July 17, 2020, and will remain open until 3 p.m. on December 15, 2020. A Rhode Island Compassion Center acquires, possesses, cultivates, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or dispenses medical marijuana, and/or related supplies and educational materials, to qualified patients and caregivers.
The Office of Cannabis Business Regulation within the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation is currently accepting applications for six new Compassion Center licenses. One license will be awarded for each of the six zones delineated in the license application materials, and applicants must apply for a license in a specific zone.
Though the deadline is quickly approaching, there is still time to put together a comprehensive application package or strengthen your existing Compassion Center application. Partnering with Catalyst BC enables our partners to move an application efficiently from planning to the finished product. The Catalyst BC team has completed and secured over 45 licenses to date, including a track record of winning in highly competitive and merit-based application processes like Maryland, Illinois, and, most recently, Missouri. Our team can assist in content strategy and development to support the application\’s specific requirements while collaboratively creating a cohesive storyline that is accurate, compelling, and executable. Catalyst BC will support your team through facility design and system integrations to create an efficient, sustainable operation built to win.
Catalyst BC is an international advisement company that has supported partners in 17 states, five countries and helped secure over 45 cannabis licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing throughout the United States. Founded to engage and enable partners to perform at an accelerated rate through science, expertise, and our vast industry network, our broad umbrella of services covers genetics, operational support, project management, licensing compliance, and last-mile retail support. We strive to help new startups and established companies find opportunities to grow and expand their businesses.
The U.S. cannabis market is all set to thrive and exceed all expectations in the coming years. Creating a winning application and team to merit receiving a state marijuana license is a highly competitive and complicated application process. Luckily when you work with Catalyst BC, you have a partner that will guide you to success from the application process to beyond.
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