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HI HCR147
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Tina Wildberger
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AI Summary
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Requests that the Drug Enforcement Administration assist Hawaii Department of Health in obtaining a federal exemption for state-authorized cannabis use under 21 CFR 1307.03 and 21 CFR 1308.43
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Addresses the conflict between state and federal cannabis regulation that causes consequences for Hawaii's lawfully registered medical cannabis patients and licensed dispensaries
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References House Concurrent Resolution 132 from the 2021 Regular Session, which the Legislature unanimously adopted requesting the Department of Health file a federal exemption application with the DEA
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Notes the Department of Health has resisted moving forward with the exemption request due to concerns about potential negative repercussions for the state's medical cannabis program
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be sent to the DEA Administrator, Hawaii Congressional Delegation, U.S. Attorney General, Hawaii Attorney General, Governor, and State Director of Health
Legislative Description
Requesting That The Drug Enforcement Administration Assist The Hawaii Department Of Health With Obtaining A Federal Exemption For The State Authorized Use Of Cannabis In Hawaii.
Medical Cannabis
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/29/2022