HI HB734

Replaces the term "marijuana" with "cannabis" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to use scientifically accurate terminology instead of slang terminology with discriminatory historical origins.

Amends Section 328-15 and multiple other statutes (sections 124B-178, 302A-1002, 329-1, 329-14, 329-121, 329-125, 329-125.6, 353-66, 706-622.5, 706-625, 710-1022, 712-1240, 712-1240.1, 712-1244, 712-1245, 712-1246, 712-1247, 712-1248, 712-1249, 712-1249.4, 712-1249.5, and 712A-4) to substitute "cannabis," "cannabis concentrate," and related terms wherever "marijuana" appears.

Clarifies that this Act is technical in nature with no substantive changes to the law and does not affect the legal definition of hemp.

Takes effect July 1, 2023, except Section 3 takes effect upon the repeal of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, as amended by Act 137, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.

Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the Act's effective date.