you have to be misinformed, as the application has no been drafted from the doh yet. there are several "collectives" in the mmj scene, but that is not to be confused with the compassion centers which will be opened.
1.there will be one opened at first, with two more later, for a max of three.
2.they will be a sanctioned, publicly scrutinized, nonprofit business.
3.the application fees posted were correct.
4.for a short list of regulations go to
RIPAC: Medical Marijuana in Rhode Island
this will be publicly scrutinized, so please attend the referendums and demand affordable pricing! any other questions, please address me directly.