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HI HR42
Resolution
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Request that the Drug Enforcement Administration initiate rescheduling proceedings to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
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Assert that marijuana does not meet Schedule I criteria because it currently has accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, including Hawaii's medical marijuana program established in 2000.
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Direct the Department of Health to file a formal petition with the DEA within 30 days of adoption requesting removal of marijuana and its cannabinoids from Schedule I.
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Transmit certified copies of the resolution to the DEA Administrator, U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Hawaii Governor, and state health and law enforcement directors.
Legislative Description
Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana
Last Action
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/27/2015