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HI HCR132
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Nakashima
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AI Summary
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Request the Department of Health to apply to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control for an exception under Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations section 1307.03 regarding marijuana scheduling.
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Seek formal written acknowledgment from the DEA that federal Schedule I listing of marijuana, marijuana extract, and tetrahydrocannabinols does not apply to state-authorized medical cannabis activities in Hawaii.
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Address the conflict between Hawaii's medical marijuana authorization (Act 228, Session Laws of Hawaii 2000) and federal prohibition, which creates consequences for patients including employment discrimination, child custody issues, and ineligibility for federally subsidized housing and federal firearms permits.
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Direct transmission of certified copies of the resolution to Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, Governor, Attorney General, and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Apply To The Drug Enforcement Administration's Office Of Diversion Control For An Exception Under Title 21 Code Of Federal Regulations Section 1307.03, And Request Formal Written Acknowledgment That The Listing Of Marihuana, Marihuana Extract, And Tetrahydrocannabinols As Controlled Substances In Federal Schedule I Does Not Apply To The Protected Activities In Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Marijuana
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/23/2021