Bill > HB1111

This bill creates a comprehensive registration system for manufactured hemp product distributors and retailers in Hawaii, requiring them to obtain a certificate of registration from the Department of Health beginning January 1, 2026. The registration process involves submitting an application, paying a $50 initial fee, and renewing the certificate annually for another $50. Registrants must display their certificate prominently at their physical business location and on their website, and they must allow department employees or authorized agents to inspect their products, facilities, and records. The bill defines key terms such as "manufactured hemp product distributor" (someone selling hemp products to retailers) and "manufactured hemp product retailer" (someone selling hemp products to consumers), and establishes that the registration system is designed to monitor hemp product sales, identify non-compliant sellers, and trace potential adverse events. The legislation aims to address the current problem of primarily imported, potentially non-compliant hemp-derived cannabinoid products being sold in Hawaii, with the goal of protecting consumer health and ensuring proper regulation of the hemp product market. Carriers and shipping entities are explicitly exempted from these registration requirements unless they directly sell hemp products.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111&year=2026