HI HR147

Requests the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) assist the Hawaii Department of Health in obtaining a federal exemption for state-authorized cannabis use under 21 CFR 1307.03 and 21 CFR 1308.43.

References House Concurrent Resolution 132 from the 2021 Regular Session, which was unanimously adopted by both chambers requesting the Department of Health file a federal exemption application with the DEA.

States that the Department of Health has resisted submitting the exemption application due to concerns about potential negative repercussions for Hawaii's medical cannabis program.

Cites the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment, a federal appropriations rider that prevents the Department of Justice and DEA from using resources to interfere with state medical cannabis programs.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the DEA Administrator, Hawaii Congressional Delegation, U.S. Attorney General, Hawaii Attorney General, Hawaii Governor, and Hawaii State Director of Health.