Repeals the authority for the Department of Health to inspect medical records of qualifying patients for medical cannabis use.

Hawaii HB1856 repeals Section 329-123.2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which allowed the Department of Health to inspect medical records of qualifying patients for medical cannabis use. The bill also removes the authority to suspend or revoke the ability of physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or hospice providers to issue written certifications for medical cannabis if they refuse inspection or if their records do not comply with the requirements. This change affects healthcare providers and qualifying patients involved in the medical cannabis program.

Repeals the authority for the Department of Health to inspect medical records of qualifying patients for medical cannabis use.

Hawaii HB1856 repeals Section 329-123.2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which allowed the Department of Health to inspect medical records of qualifying patients for medical cannabis use. The bill also removes the authority to suspend or revoke the ability of physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or hospice providers to issue written certifications for medical cannabis if they refuse inspection or if their records do not comply with the requirements. This change affects healthcare providers and qualifying patients involved in the medical cannabis program.