Sweeping new marijuana legalization legislation landed in Hawaii last week that aims to comprehensively regulate not only adult-use cannabis but also the medical marijuana and hemp industries. Sponsored by House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Chair David Tarnas (D) and Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Joy San Buenaventura (D), the 311-page companion proposals would […]| Marijuana Moment
Hawaii officials are seeking proposals to assess the state’s current medical marijuana program—and also estimate demand for recreational cannabis sales if the state eventually moves forward with adult-use legalization. The Hawaii Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) has put out a request for proposals (RFPs), soliciting input from existing vendors to “conduct an […]| Marijuana Moment
A House panel in Hawaii has advanced legislation that would protect state-registered medical marijuana patients from discrimination in the workplace. The bill, HB 325, would prevent employers from using a person’s status as a medical marijuana cardholder against them when making hiring, firing or other employment-related decisions, with some limitations. It would also bar discrimination […]| Marijuana Moment