Medical marijuana could soon be distributed in the state in retail form. Eighteen organizations have applied to open compassion centers, also known as marijuana retail outlets. The Rhode Island Department of Health has invited anyone interested in commenting on the topic to attend an open meeting on Monday morning at 10 a.m. on Capitol Hill.

There are currently over three thousand patients in the state who use pot for medicinal purposes. Sales of medical marijuana are expected top $25 million dollars over the course of the next three years.