Data updated: August 26, 2026
Delta-8 / Hemp Status
bannedProhibited from general retail. Hemp-derived THC products are limited to Rhode Island's licensed cannabis/hemp system (Cannabis Office); a smoke shop cannot sell delta-8.
Kratom Status
21+ regulatedRegulated under the Rhode Island Kratom Act (R.I.G.L. ch. 21-28.12, effective April 1, 2026, reversing the prior ban): manufacturer/importer/distributor/retailer licensing, no sales to under-21, product limits, and a kratom excise tax (R.I.G.L. ch. 44-20.3, effective April 1, 2026).
License Required
YesRI Division of Taxation
PMTA Directory Required
NoMinimum Purchase Age
21+
Rates & Licensing
Rhode Island Division of TaxationOfficial source for current tax rates and license requirements.
all_vape_ends
Permanent ban effective Jan 1 2025. Replaces earlier executive order. Exempts menthol and tobacco flavors. Only applies to ENDS/vape products, not combustible tobacco.
Effective: Jan 1, 2025