REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO OBTAIN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXEMPTION FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STATE-LICENSED DISPENSARIES.
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3404), with recommendation of referral to JDC.
Summary
The Senate resolution urges the governor to apply to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for a controlled‑substance exemption covering patients registered in Hawaii’s medical cannabis program and to request registration waivers for state‑licensed dispensaries. It seeks to lessen the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws that currently exposes patients and businesses to federal enforcement. The resolution also directs the Department of Health to keep the legislature updated and to forward the request to relevant federal and state officials.
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