The marketplace for Medical Cannabis turned another corner this week allowing out-of-state patients to register to buy products from Hawaii dispensaries. But this session, state lawmakers shot down a bill to legalize marijuana. Proponents however believe this was actually the first time the bill got a hearing and was advanced in the Senate.
Not surprisingly, law enforcement agencies lined up against passage--but support for decriminialzation is growing including a nod from the Democratic Party. Republicans are against the move. Hawaii can look to the mis-steps of other states which have legalized pot.
Today's panel guests are:
- HPD Deputy Chief John McCarthy
- Carl Bergquist, Executive Director of Drug Policy Forum of Hawai`i
- Christopher Garth, Executive Director?, Hawai‘i Dispensary Alliance?
What does the data tell us, what can we learn? Is it a matter of time before attitidues about marijuana change? Let us know what you think by calling 808-792-8217 or by writing to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org
