H.B. 1359 Summary

• Establishes a cannabinoid medicine program within the University of Hawaii School of Medicine to address the needs of nearly 30,000 registered medical cannabis patients in Hawaii.

• Requires at least one non-paid associate professor position filled by a medical or osteopathic doctor certified as a cannabinoid medicine specialist, appointed by the school's dean.

• Program activities include coordinating with medical cannabis testing programs, developing cannabinoid medicine education in the medical school curriculum, and providing continuing medical education to physicians.

• Program shall work with the Department of Health to establish standardized analytical testing methods and with the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Takes effect upon approval.