Ige has ‘big concerns’ about marijuana bill
A bill that would legalize the personal use of marijuana in Hawaii is still alive, but Gov. David Ige suggested Wednesday that he intends to veto it.
Senate Bill 767 is one of the only surviving marijuana-related bills passing through the state Legislature this session, and would, if passed, legalize the personal use, possession and sale of limited quantities of the controlled substance.
The latest draft of the bill would remove criminal penalties for possessing, growing or transporting up to six cannabis plants so long as no more than three are mature. People age 21 or older would also be allowed to transfer or sell up to 30 grams of cannabis, within certain restrictions.
