PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Legislative leaders in Rhode Island say they’re working to undo a change to how medical marijuana dispensaries are regulated, to address a lawsuit by the governor.
A provision in the state budget approved last year gave lawmakers the right to veto regulations imposed on the industry.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo sued, arguing the new law violates the state constitution’s separation of powers clause because it gives lawmakers “unchecked control” over executive rulemaking authority.
The Democratic House speaker and Senate president said Wednesday they’re filing legislation that removes the controversial provision, but also imposes limits on regulators.
