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Maui Council Adopts Resolution Urging Legislature to Legalize, Regulate and Tax Cannabis
The Maui County Council voted unanimously on Friday to adopt a resolution urging the legislature to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for responsible adult use.
Non-Interference Policy on Marijuana Reversed
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard denounced Attorney General Sessions’ actions to rescind the Obama-era non-interference policy relating to federal marijuana laws.
Hawaiʻi Democrats Host 4/20 Forum to Discuss Future of Cannabis
On Thursday, 4/20, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi will host a forum to discuss the future of cannabis in the state.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls for Decriminalization of Marijuana
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard urged Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to federally decriminalize marijuana.
Laboratory on Maui to Test Potency of Hawaiʻi Cannabis
A mainland-based laboratory is expanding to Hawaiʻi with a facility on Maui that will offer cannabis testing as the state’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program gets underway.
Hawai‘i’s Marijuana and Opiate Use Near Record High
Marijuana usage in Hawai‘i increased from the first quarter 2016 from 2.4% to 2.9% in the second quarter, according to a workplace drug-use report.
Two Maui Entities Get Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
Maui Wellness Group, LLC and Pono Life Sciences Maui, LLC were announced today as the Marijuana Dispensary Licensees for the County of Maui. They are among a list of eight entities awarded licenses across the state to operate dispensaries in respective counties in Hawaiʻi.
Panel to Select First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
The Department of Health will complete the mandatory review of the applications by the Friday deadline. The panel encountered delays related to the required fingerprinting and background checks of the applicants.
Selection Panel Named for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has named five members to the selection panel for review of the first Medical Marijuana Dispensary licensees. The Department assembled the panel by identifying individuals with relevant experience and knowledge to review the applications and assist DOH in selecting the most qualified applicants. The list of panelists includes: H. […]
Interim Admin Rules Posted for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The initial open application period for licensing begins Jan. 12, 2016 and closes on Jan. 29, 2016.
Hawaiʻi Medical Marijuana Users Urged to Renew Before Dec. 12 Blackout
The medical marijuana program in Hawaiʻi has been in operation for 14 years but is being transferred to the Department of Health, effective Jan. 1, 2015. In preparation for this transition, state health officials say there will be a planned blackout period from Dec. 12 to 31 in which no certifications will be issued.
Public Hearings on Proposed Medical Marijuana Dispensary System
The first of two public meetings will be held today (Sept. 10, 2014) to gather public comment on the proposed establishment of a regulated statewide dispensary system for medical marijuana.
Briefing on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
An informational briefing will be held this afternoon to discuss pending house legislation on the proposed legalization of medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaiʻi.
Marijuana Advocates Celebrate Enactment of 2 Bills
Approved today were measures to move program oversight away from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Health, and to adjust the type and amount of medical marijuana a patient can legally possess.
Hawaii Marijuana Bill Seeks Legalization
The bill seeks to remove penalties for private adult marijuana possession, and establish a system in which the cultivation and sale of marijuana would be regulated and taxed in a manner similar to alcohol.
Poll Suggests Hawaii is Pro-Marijuana Legalization
Voters in Hawai’i are open to the legalization, taxation and regulation of marijuana according to the results of an opinion poll commissioned by the Drug Policy Action Group.
New Study: Opinion Poll on Marijuana Laws in Hawai’i
With states now decriminalizing and even legalizing marijuana, where does Hawaii stand? Attitudes toward marijuana and marijuana laws is the subject of a statewide poll, the results of which will be discussed during a presentation tomorrow in Honolulu.
