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HawaiiHB 14822025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)HouseWALLET
RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Sponsored By: Scot Z. Matayoshi (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
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)
DOHOMCCRDLEATGManufactured Hemp Product DistributorsManufactured Hemp Product RetailersRegistrationCertificateInspectionForfeitureNuisance AbatementCivil PenaltyViolationHawaii Hemp Processing Special FundHLT, CPC, JHA, FIN
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Hemp businesses face inspections and penalties
Since July 1, 2025, health officials and the attorney general can inspect hemp businesses during regular business hours. Businesses and workers must provide access to operations, premises, storage, and records, including reasonable product sampling and testing. State health and law enforcement agencies, plus county police, can seize unlawful hemp products for possible forfeiture and destruction. The health department is not responsible for caring for products seized as evidence. Violations can bring administrative penalties up to $10,000 per separate offense, product forfeiture, certificate suspension or revocation, or processor permit revocation. Affected parties generally have 20 days after an order is served to request a hearing in writing. When a hearing is requested, payment is due only after review ends and a final order confirms the penalty. Courts can enforce administrative orders; health or safety concerns also allow orders to hold products or restrict access to premises. Hemp-law violations also count as unfair or deceptive practices and unfair competition, carrying separate civil penalties.
Tincture sellers face age checks
Since July 1, 2025, sellers cannot sell or give covered tinctures to anyone under 21. A covered tincture is oil-based and unflavored, with no more than one ounce per container and no more than 0.3% THC. Retailers must check identification when buyers reasonably appear under 27. A first violation carries a $500 fine; later violations carry fines of $500 to $2,000. Retailers have a defense if they checked photographic identification before the sale and reasonably relied on it to show age 21 or older. Tinctures in an offender's possession must be seized and destroyed after a finding of a violation. These seizures do not use the state's general forfeiture procedures.
Under-21 buyers face tincture restrictions
Since July 1, 2025, people under 21 cannot buy or possess covered tinctures. A first violation carries a $10 fine. Later violations carry a $50 fine that cannot be suspended, or 48 to 72 hours of community service. Service must take place outside work and school hours. Tinctures must be seized, forfeited to Hawaii, and destroyed after an administrative or court finding of a violation. An exception requires parental permission for a controlled purchase during law enforcement activity or a department-authorized study supervised by law enforcement.
Unregistered hemp sellers face criminal charges
The law makes reckless failure to register, combined with reckless covered distribution or retail activity, a misdemeanor. This applies only to sellers required to register; registration compliance begins January 1, 2026. The offense becomes a Class C felony when committed within five years of a conviction for unlawful hemp distribution or retailing. Courts can also treat places used for this conduct as nuisances and order the illegal use stopped or removed.
Hemp fund supports broader state oversight
Since July 1, 2025, Hawaii's Hemp Processing Special Fund can support the new distributor and retailer registration system. It can also fund processor permitting, oversight of hemp extracts and products, legislatively authorized staff and operating costs, and related program expenses. The law states no dollar amount for these uses. The Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation administers the hemp processors program, medical cannabis dispensary regulation, and patient and caregiver registration.
Hemp sellers need registration and fees
Beginning January 1, 2026, Hawaii's manufactured hemp distributors and retailers need state certificates to sell or offer covered products. The state posts a public registry online. Complete applications and five-year renewals each cost $50; these fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and duplicate certificates cost $10. Incomplete applications are denied, and all fees must be paid before certificates are issued. Sellers must display certificates at their businesses and on websites used for sales. Valid hemp processors receive certificates automatically without application or renewal fees; covered locations and expiration dates match their permits. Topical products and tinctures are exempt from registration but must follow other hemp rules. Transport-only carriers are exempt unless they sell or offer products. Sales include offers and resales, even without cash payment, through in-person, mail, catalog, app, and online channels.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scot Z. Matayoshi
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Lisa Kitagawa
Democratic • House
Sean Quinlan
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 22 • No: 2
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 46 • No: 4
House vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 22 • No: 2
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 2/27/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2025
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2025
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 269, 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).
7/2/2025SenateAct 269, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).
7/2/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed 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).
4/30/2025SenatePassed 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).
4/30/2025HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329.
4/25/2025SenateThe 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.
4/25/2025SenateThe 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.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 253) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 253).
4/25/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/25/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:15PM in conference room 329.
4/24/2025HouseBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.
4/23/2025HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Keohokalole, Gabbard, Kim Co-Chairs; Hashimoto, Fevella.
4/16/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810).
4/16/2025HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
4/15/2025SenateRe-referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 31
4/14/2025HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Pierick.
4/14/2025HouseReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 705).
4/11/2025SenatePassed Third Reading, as amended (SD 3). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Transmitted to House.
4/10/2025SenateReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 778) in amended form (SD 3).
4/10/2025HouseHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/10/2025House
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