Bill > SB1655

This bill modifies Hawaii's regulations on hemp products, allowing hemp processors with a permit to sell specific edible hemp products and expanding their ability to manufacture and sell hemp products across state and national borders. Specifically, processors can now sell gummies containing less than one milligram of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per dose and limited to five doses per package, as well as hemp beverages. The bill establishes strict packaging requirements, mandating child-proof and child-resistant packaging that is not marketed to children and includes clear age restriction warnings. Additionally, the bill introduces enforcement mechanisms, including potential fines up to $10,000 for violations and allowing the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to impose penalties or revoke permits. The bill also updates definitions of hemp, including allowing a slightly higher THC concentration in oil-based tinctures, and requires the department to consider delta-8 THC when calculating cannabinoid concentrations. Notably, topical and transdermal hemp products and beverages must not contain any detectable THC. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, providing processors and regulators time to prepare for the new guidelines.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1655&year=2025