Bill > SB3275

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, legalizes low-dose and low-potency cannabis for personal adult use by individuals aged twenty-one and older, allowing for the cultivation of a limited number of plants at a private residence and the sale and possession of cannabis accessories, which are defined as any devices or products used for preparing, storing, or consuming cannabis. The bill establishes definitions for terms like "cannabinoid" (a chemical compound in cannabis), "cannabis concentrate" (purified resin from cannabis), and "low-dose and low-potency cannabis" (cannabis containing no more than five milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, per serving or twelve ounces if liquid), while clarifying that this does not include medical cannabis or hemp. The Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation is tasked with creating rules to implement these changes, and the bill also amends existing law to include authorization under this new chapter as a defense against marijuana-related offenses. Importantly, the bill includes limitations, such as not superseding laws against driving under the influence, prohibiting use on school grounds or in correctional facilities, and allowing property owners to restrict cannabis activities on their property, with specific exceptions for landlords regarding possession and non-inhalation consumption.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3275&year=2026