Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to lower penalties for possession of marijuana in the state of Hawaii.

Highlights:

• Exempts marijuana paraphernalia from the prohibition on possession and sale of drug paraphernalia (Sec, 1).

• Increases the threshold for crimes relating to Marijuana possession (Sec, 6).

• Reduces the possession of marijuana for personal use from a felony to a misdemeanor (Sec, 7). 

• Reduces the fine for possession of marijuana for personal use from $300 to $25, or 2 hours of community service (Sec, 7).

• Defines personal use quantity as 1 ounce or less of marijuana or 5 grams or less of marijuana concentrates. (Sec, 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to lower penalties for possession of marijuana in the state of Hawaii.

Highlights:

• Exempts marijuana paraphernalia from the prohibition on possession and sale of drug paraphernalia (Sec, 1).

• Increases the threshold for crimes relating to Marijuana possession (Sec, 6).

• Reduces the possession of marijuana for personal use from a felony to a misdemeanor (Sec, 7). 

• Reduces the fine for possession of marijuana for personal use from $300 to $25, or 2 hours of community service (Sec, 7).

• Defines personal use quantity as 1 ounce or less of marijuana or 5 grams or less of marijuana concentrates. (Sec, 7).

Full Bill Text