EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When Rhode Island legalized marijuana in May 2022, the law said 24 retail stores could open. But now, two and a half years later, there aren't any new shops outside of the existing dispensaries allowed to sell recreational cannabis. In the video above, Globe RI reporter Steph Machado joins 12 News at 4 to break down the new rules that could pave the way for new pot shops. READ MORE: When will RI open new pot shops? With release of new rules, the state is one step closer MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston Globe Rhode Island to deliver unmatched local news coverage Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW