Rhode Island's cannabis advertising disparity with Massachusetts shines a spotlight on the uneven playing field, where neighboring operators thrive on billboard promotions while their RI counterparts face restrictive regulations.
Joe Pakuris, a cannabis dispensary owner near the Massachusetts border, laments the impact of this discrepancy, estimating a significant sales boost of over 30% if he were granted the same advertising opportunities, per The Providence Journal.
What Happened
Pakuris, owner of Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket, RI, defiantly erected billboards …