HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
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Representative Della Au Belatti, Chair |
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Representative Richard P. Creagan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Representative Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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9:30 a.m |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Allows medical marijuana production centers to be greenhouses, shade houses, and open-air growing operations, provided that they are not visible from any thoroughfare.
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HLT/JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Clarifies that qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and government officials and employees, shall not be subject to background checks to enter or remain on the premises of certain medical marijuana facilities for an authorized purpose.
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HLT/JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Establishes the medical cannabis advisory commission. Amends various definitions and provisions relating to medical marijuana dispensary operations, paraphernalia, and testing. Provides that advanced practice registered nurses may certify patients for medical marijuana use. Excludes dispensaries from enterprise zone tax exemptions. Excludes medical marijuana from certain federal tax provisions.
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Requires the department of health to issue a receipt that shall serve as a temporary registration certificate for the medical use of marijuana upon receipt of a written certification form completed by or on behalf of a qualifying patient. Increases penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official relating to the issuance of a written certificate by a physician.
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HLT/JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES. Allows the counties in which medical marijuana dispensary licenses are authorized to apply for a license.
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HLT, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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PAPER: 20 copies (including an original) to Room 331 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-9608 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through the website); or
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Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-9425 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Della Au Belatti Chair |
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