Bill > SB1633

This bill introduces several key provisions related to hemp in Hawaii, focusing on tax incentives, product regulations, and industry support. The bill establishes a green building tax credit that allows taxpayers to claim a 30% credit on construction costs for primary structures made with at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material, with the Board of Agriculture responsible for verifying and certifying these credits. It permits hemp processors with a Department of Health permit to sell edible or beverage cannabinoid products containing up to 2.5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per serving, with a maximum of 25 servings per package, while prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 years old and requiring child-resistant, appropriately labeled packaging. The bill also clarifies THC concentration limits for non-edible hemp products, aligning them with federal definitions, and amends the definition of hemp biomass to include stalks and foliage material. Additionally, the Department of Health is mandated to establish a dedicated hemp program that regulates hemp processing separately from high-THC cannabinoid products, with the aim of protecting hemp farmers' and processors' insurance and banking capabilities. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, with the tax credit provision applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1633&year=2026