SB 1633 Summary

• Establishes a green building tax credit equal to 30% of construction costs for primary structures made with at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material, administered by the Board of Agriculture with certification to the Department of Taxation.

• Allows hemp processors with Department of Health permits to sell edible or beverage cannabinoid products containing no more than 2.5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per serving and maximum 25 servings per package.

• Prohibits sale of edible or beverage cannabinoid products to persons under 21 years of age and requires child-resistant packaging with warning labels stating products are not for minors.

• Exempts non-edible legacy cannabinoid products and manufactured hemp products from state THC restrictions, subjecting them only to federal hemp definition limits of 0.3% THC.

• Requires the Department of Health to establish a separate dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp processing and manufacturing, distinct from high-THC cannabinoid product regulation.