Jim Finnel
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
Update on SB 1458 SD2, which creates medical marijuana compassion centers was heard yesterday by the House Committees on Health and Public Safety:
The committees passed the bill with major amendments, so now it becomes SB1458 SD2 HD1. The following are the unofficial amendments, from our notes, so please be aware that the final language of the draft may be different.
(Unofficial) Amendments: Establishes a pilot program on Maui for 5 years, with one dispensary Requires:
24/7 live video feed to law enforcement
24/7 unannounced access for law enforcement A copy made of"prescription" kept at dispensary and (available for law enforcement?)
Non-card holders not allowed on premises Dispensary must be 600 yards (not feet!) from nearest schools, etc
No use on premises
Edibles must meet DOH food production standards
General excise tax of 30% to go to general fund
Annual licensing fee (which is still not determined) for the dispensary will go to Maui County.
Votes: Reps. Belatti, Takumi, Pine: with reservations (still counts as yes) Reps. Ching, Lee, Fontaine, Johanson: no
I'll keep you updated as I get more information.
Jeanne Ohta
Executive Director
Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii
The committees passed the bill with major amendments, so now it becomes SB1458 SD2 HD1. The following are the unofficial amendments, from our notes, so please be aware that the final language of the draft may be different.
(Unofficial) Amendments: Establishes a pilot program on Maui for 5 years, with one dispensary Requires:
24/7 live video feed to law enforcement
24/7 unannounced access for law enforcement A copy made of"prescription" kept at dispensary and (available for law enforcement?)
Non-card holders not allowed on premises Dispensary must be 600 yards (not feet!) from nearest schools, etc
No use on premises
Edibles must meet DOH food production standards
General excise tax of 30% to go to general fund
Annual licensing fee (which is still not determined) for the dispensary will go to Maui County.
Votes: Reps. Belatti, Takumi, Pine: with reservations (still counts as yes) Reps. Ching, Lee, Fontaine, Johanson: no
I'll keep you updated as I get more information.
Jeanne Ohta
Executive Director
Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii