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Senate committee backs green-building tax credit and separates hemp regulation from higher-THC cannabinoid rules
Summary
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment passed SB1633 with amendments to create a green-building tax credit for structures using Hawaii-grown hemp and to set rules for edible cannabinoid products, child-resistant packaging and a separate Department of Health hemp program.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment on Feb. 12 passed Senate Bill 1633 with amendments to establish a green-building tax credit and to revise the state's regulatory approach to hemp and certain cannabinoid products.
According to the committee record, SB1633 would create a tax credit for construction costs of a primary structure that uses at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The bill also would allow any hemp processor with a permit under the cited statutory section to sell edible or…
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