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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes persons 21 years of age or older to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana for personal use. Provides for the licensing of marijuana cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, safety testing facilities, and retail stores. Applies an excise tax on transactions between marijuana establishments.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes persons 21 years of age or older to possess and consume limited amounts of marijuana for personal use. It establishes a regulatory framework for the licensing of marijuana cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, safety testing facilities, and retail stores. The bill also applies a 15% excise tax on transactions between these marijuana establishments. It specifies that the law does not require employers to accommodate marijuana use, supersede laws related to driving under the influence, or prevent property owners from regulating marijuana on their property. The bill also clarifies that it does not affect the existing medical marijuana program in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 (on 01/23/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/HB205_.HTM |
| Bill | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/HB205_.pdf |
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