Requesting the Governor to seek federal exemptions for Hawaii's medical cannabis patients and dispensaries.

The bill requests the Governor to obtain a controlled substance exemption from the Drug Enforcement Administration for registered medical cannabis patients in Hawaii and registration waivers for state-licensed dispensaries. This aims to protect patients from federal prosecution and allow dispensaries to operate legally within state law. The bill highlights the need for these actions to ensure safe and affordable access to medical cannabis, prevent economic burdens on dispensaries, and maintain respect for the rule of law.

Requesting the Governor to seek federal exemptions for Hawaii's medical cannabis patients and dispensaries.

The bill requests the Governor to obtain a controlled substance exemption from the Drug Enforcement Administration for registered medical cannabis patients in Hawaii and registration waivers for state-licensed dispensaries. This aims to protect patients from federal prosecution and allow dispensaries to operate legally within state law. The bill highlights the need for these actions to ensure safe and affordable access to medical cannabis, prevent economic burdens on dispensaries, and maintain respect for the rule of law.