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HI SR209
Resolution
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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Governor is requested to submit an application for immediate relief and a petition for permanent relief to the DEA Diversion Control Division under federal regulations 21 CFR 1307.03 and 1308.43
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Application should state that Hawaii Revised Statutes Part IX Chapter 329 and Chapter 329D create an exemption from federal drug laws without creating conflict with federal law under 21 USC 903
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Resolution argues that international drug treaties (Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Convention on Psychotropic Substances) contain exemptions for authorized use of controlled substances under domestic law
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Citizens using cannabis for authorized purposes under Hawaii law are exempt from state criminal penalties as a Schedule I controlled substance
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Certified copies must be sent to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and various state departments including Health, Public Safety, Transportation, Education, Labor and Industrial Relations, and University of Hawaii System
Legislative Description
Requesting The Governor To Pursue Immediate And Permanent Relief From The Drug Enforcement Administration For The State Authorized Use Of Cannabis In Hawaii.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Last Action
Referred to GVO, JDC.
3/16/2021