Bill > HB985

This bill aims to strengthen the operations of the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) in Hawaii. The key provisions include: 1) changing the funding source for OMCCR positions from general funds to the medical cannabis registry and regulation special fund; 2) establishing three new permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for OMCCR; and 3) increasing the patient registration fee by $10 per year, from $35 to $45. The bill also increases the registration fee for qualifying out-of-state patients from $45 to $55. These changes are intended to ensure patient access and regulatory oversight of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Hawaii.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2022