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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. Establishes that possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription shall be lawful and requires all convictions for such acts be expunged. Transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under state law governing medical cannabis dispensary system, including powers and duties over medical marijuana dispensary operations, licensing, testing, and administration, to the Hawaii cannabis authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill:
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. It makes the possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription lawful and requires all convictions for such acts to be expunged. The bill also transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under the state law governing the medical cannabis dispensary system to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Additionally, it appropriates funds for the implementation of the Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Brenton Awa (R)*,
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Gilbert Keith-Agaran (D)*,
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Les Ihara (D),
Donna Kim (D),
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
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