HI SB1458

Establishes a five-year medical marijuana distribution pilot program in one county within the Department of Public Safety to provide medical marijuana to qualified patients through licensed compassion centers.

Requires qualifying patients to obtain medical marijuana through a compassion center licensee who serves as the patient's primary caregiver, rather than directly from the patient's physician.

Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to assess and collect annual fees for compassion center license issuance and renewal, and establishes a $10,000 administrative fee for temporary registration certification for out-of-state visitors who are qualifying patients or caregivers.

Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to conduct criminal history record checks on compassion center license applicants and to convene a task force to advise on drafting administrative rules for the pilot program.

Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit status reports to the Legislature with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation no later than 20 days before the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 regular sessions; effective date is July 1, 2030.