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HI HB348

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Scott Nishimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from consuming, purchasing, possessing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing powdered alcohol in Hawaii.

  • Defines "powdered alcohol" as a powdered or crystalline substance containing any amount of alcohol for direct use or reconstitution.

  • Violations are classified as misdemeanors with penalties as provided in section 281-102.

  • Exempts powdered alcohol use for scientific research by health care providers, state institutions, the University of Hawaii, accredited educational or research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology companies.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2112.

Legislative Description

Powdered Alcohol

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takumi excused (1).

2/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2015
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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