HB 1482: RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to obtain a certificate of registration from DOH. Establishes the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing. Specifies the authority to inspect businesses engaged in the distribution and sale of, and authority to seize or confiscate, products containing or derived from hemp. Prohibits the sale of tinctures to persons under twenty-one years of age. Specifies that the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing is subject to nuisance abatement proceedings. Establishes that a violation of the hemp processor laws constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice and unfair method of competition subject to a civil penalty. Allows funds in the Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund to be used by DOH for the registry of manufactured hemp product distributors and retailers. Authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the hemp processors program. Establishes that every building, premises, or place used for the purpose of violating the hemp processors law is a nuisance subject to abatement. (CD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. July 2, 2025Act 269, 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).
2. July 2, 2025Act 269, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).
3. May 2, 2025Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
4. May 1, 2025Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5. May 1, 2025Transmitted to Governor.
6. April 30, 2025Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).
7. April 30, 2025Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Iwamoto, Muraoka voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
8. April 25, 2025Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329.
9. April 25, 2025The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Hashimoto.
10. April 25, 2025The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Takenouchi; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick.
11. April 25, 2025Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 253) as amended in (CD 1).
12. April 25, 2025Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.

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