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title: "Is marijuana legal to use in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes for adults 21 and over - Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana in 2022. However, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal under RIGL section 31-27-2. Legal use does not..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/is-marijuana-legal-to-use-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Is marijuana legal to use in Rhode Island?

Yes for adults 21 and over - Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana in 2022. However, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal under RIGL section 31-27-2. Legal use does not equal legal driving. THC impairment carries the same DUI penalties as alcohol.

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