Hawaii HB891 amends marijuana laws, including penalties for possession and public smoking, and modifies definitions and penalties for drug.

Hawaii HB891 amends various sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes concerning marijuana. It modifies the penalties for possession of drug paraphernalia, reducing the fine from $130 to $25 and allowing community service as an alternative penalty. Public smoking of marijuana is now a violation, punishable by a fine of up to $130 or up to ten hours of community service. The bill also revises the penalties for possession of marijuana concentrate, distinguishing between amounts over and under five grams.

Hawaii HB891 amends marijuana laws, including penalties for possession and public smoking, and modifies definitions and penalties for drug.

Hawaii HB891 amends various sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes concerning marijuana. It modifies the penalties for possession of drug paraphernalia, reducing the fine from $130 to $25 and allowing community service as an alternative penalty. Public smoking of marijuana is now a violation, punishable by a fine of up to $130 or up to ten hours of community service. The bill also revises the penalties for possession of marijuana concentrate, distinguishing between amounts over and under five grams.