Hawaii cannabis

The Hawai'i Police Department (HPD) recently participated in a Cannabis Impaired Driving "Green Lab," the first of its kind in the state. Medical marijuana patients volunteered for this three-day training event, taking part in standardized field sobriety tests, conducted by 25 officers. The tests...

Congressional Committee Wants To Prevent Cannabis Rescheduling A Republican-controlled congressional committee presented a spending bill containing a provision to block cannabis rescheduling, writes Marijuana Moment. The section in question would prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using...

Senators Fight For Cannabis Industry Access To Federal Small Business Administration Financing A group of Democratic Senators is urging the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to level the playing field for the state-legal marijuana industry by adding to the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Services and...

In a surprising turn of events, both proponents and opponents of cannabis reform in Hawaii joined forces to defeat a bill aimed at decriminalizing marijuana further. The bill, known as SB2487, would have eased penalties for possession and use of marijuana but was rejected in a vote of 16 to 9 in...

The prospect of marijuana legalization in Hawaii is dead for now but cannabis decriminalization is still alive and well. House lawmakers approved a bill this week to create a task force that would lower fines for cannabis possession and clear past criminal records for marijuana offenses. “...

New Jersey Debates Social Equity Cannabis Tax Allocation New Jersey is deliberating the allocation of its social equity cannabis tax funds as advocates call for more investments in business support, community development and legal assistance. The tax, aimed at addressing the impact of drug war,...

Controversial Bill Threatens Access To Kentucky’s MMJ Program A measure that according to its sponsor would “clean some things up" within Ketucky's medical marijuana law is advancing through the legislature, reported Forward Kentucky. House Bill 829 from state Rep. Jason Nemes (R) seeks...

The Hawai’i State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would legalize and regulate cannabis for adults, with a focus on public safety. The legislation is now heading to the Hawai'i House of Representatives. Before reaching the Senate floor, SB 3335 SD2, was approved by four...

Delaware Invites Public Input On Marijuana Regulations Delaware's Office of the Marijuana Commissioner recently made publicly available a first batch of draft regulations for the recreational cannabis market slated to kick off in 2025, as reported by Marijuana Moment. Delaware embraced the green...

Two Hawaii Senate committees voted to advance a bill legalizing marijuana. The decision emerged from a joint session held on Tuesday, amidst a landscape of differing opinions and after hearing a range of public testimonials, including those from state entities that opposed the bill, contrasting...

A group of community leaders and law enforcement officials have teamed up to express their opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana in Hawaii. Their concerns? The illicit market and increased crime. Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm said two recent bills intended to legalize recreational...

New York's Cannabis Rollout: A Rocky Start Describing the rollout as a "disaster," Governor Kathy Hochul Hochul criticized the legislation's initial setup and the state's execution of the cannabis program. The frustration is growing over the slow pace of license distribution...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Jaclyn Moore, Pharm.D., CEO and co-founder of Big Island Grown (BIG), offers an in-depth look at the company's origins.  Comprising traditional agricultural farmers, pharmacists, entrepreneurs and legacy market veterans, BIG was established in...

Hawaii’s Attorney General Anne Lopez (D) issued a formal report on Friday to legislators highlighting the department's legal concerns around marijuana legalization. In addition to a 38-page report, Lopez submitted a revised 316-page draft bill to legalize marijuana entitled “Relating to...

Oklahoma: Stricter Enforcement Causing Challenges In Oklahoma, the cannabis industry is grappling with stringent regulations enforced by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). New rules demand detailed documentation at license renewal, leading to financial burdens and legal risks for...