URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REHARMONIZE THE FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII BY OBTAINING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPTION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.
Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19
Summary
The House resolution asks the governor to obtain a federal controlled‑substance exception for registered medical cannabis patients and registration waivers for state‑licensed dispensaries. It aims to align Hawaii’s medical cannabis program with federal rules and protect patients from federal penalties. The measure also calls for quarterly progress reports to the Legislature.
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