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HI SB472

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana a civil violation subject to a $100 fine for adults 18 and older, rather than criminal penalties.

  • Creates civil liability for adults 18 and older who sell, furnish, or provide marijuana to minors under 18, or who own property where minors use marijuana with their knowledge.

  • Excludes primary caregivers registered with Hawaii's medical marijuana program from civil liability under the new provision.

  • Adjusts marijuana-related criminal penalties by establishing threshold amounts (20 grams for possession, 426+ grams for first-degree promoting, 200+ grams for second-degree promoting).

  • Clarifies that possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana does not constitute intent to distribute and does not disqualify defendants from conditional discharge provisions.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Marijuana; Possession; Civil Penalties

Last Action

Recommitted to JUD with none voting no and Representative(s) Ito excused.

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2013
Judiciary and Labor1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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