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HI HB2732
Bill
Status
1/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Bertram
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AI Summary
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Transfers administration of Hawaii's medical marijuana program from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Health, effective upon approval.
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Replaces all references to "marijuana" with "cannabis" throughout the medical use statute and establishes procedures for employment-related marijuana drug testing with review by a medical review officer before results reach employers.
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Directs the Department of Health to establish medical cannabis distribution outlets within 120 days and authorizes counties to license, tax, and regulate medical cannabis family farms through community oversight committees.
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Allows out-of-state visitors with valid registration certificates from other states to apply for temporary registration certificates to purchase medical cannabis in Hawaii.
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Directs the Department of Health in consultation with the University of Hawaii to establish a research and development licensing program for medical cannabis products including oils, infused products, and cannabis strains.
Legislative Description
Medical Marijuana; Medical Cannabis; Department of Health; Drug Testing; Distribution Outlets; Family Farms; Research and Development Licensing; Temporary Registration Certificates
Last Action
(H) Referred to PBS/HLT/AGR, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7
1/27/2010