still no dispensaries on the big island

[randomq]

"I just can't decide, let me try that one again..."

[Obie]

What about a greenroom to sample the product on site?

Several laws that prohibit that.Plus the cops could stake out the parking and pull over every driver leaving and cite them for DUI.

They have the buds displayed behind glass.They have a small sample in a plastic box that can be sniffed.

[ElysianWort]

pull over every driver leaving and cite them for DUI.


I could be unaware of new technology for testing.
Why and how could they do that Obie? Do they have any device that could discern whether the THC is in the drivers system from one hour ago as opposed to 5 days ago?

Also, given a field sobriety test, any seasoned smoker would pass the test with flying colors. One speed. "Thanks officer for that fun obstacle course, do you have another harder one for me?"

In addition, with the valid medical card, the cops couldn't do a damn thing about an ounce of crizzle chronic stinking up the whole vehicle and sitting in the glovebox.

[Obie]

Incredible that you suggest it's ok to drive.Here's what NORML has to say about that :

No Driving
The responsible cannabis consumer does not operate a motor vehicle or other dangerous machinery while impaired by cannabis, nor (like other responsible citizens) while impaired by any other substance or condition, including some medicines and fatigue.

https://norml.org/principles/item/princi...abis-use-3

[ElysianWort]

It was less of me saying it's okay because not all are seasoned vets and more of me wondering how they determine someone is impaired with cannabis when the drug stays in the system for days/weeks and as I asked, I'll ask again: How could they discern whether the driver had just smoked or did it days ago? I just questioned your statement, "cops could stake out the parking and pull over every driver leaving and cite them for DUI."

[Obie]

"According to Hawaii Revised Statute 291E-61, a DUI does not only apply to alcohol but “while under the influence of any drug that impairs the person’s ability to operate the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner.” However, there is a standard definition of what constitutes breaking the law when drinking and driving – blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more. When it comes to cannabis, the rules aren’t so clear and drug tests can be inaccurate.

Drug Test for Marijuana
If you are suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, you may be given a urine or a blood test to determine if anything is in your system. A urine test does not look for the presence of the primary psychoactive in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but can only detect the version of THC that has been processed by your body called THC-carboxylic acid (COOH). Since everyone metabolizes THC differently, researchers found that THC-COOH can be found in urine anywhere from 5-77 days. This means that even if your urine tests positive for THC-COOH, it does not indicate you are high at that moment, only that marijuana previously entered your body. It could have been days, weeks, or even a couple months from the last time you used cannabis.

Blood testing is the best way to tell how much cannabis is in your system at the precise moment of the test. When you inhale marijuana, cannabis becomes detectable in your blood in seconds. Cannabinoids, the active compounds in the plant, are absorbed through the lungs and pumped through the heart, entering the bloodstream. Edible cannabis is processed by the liver before entering the bloodstream, so THC and THC-COOH take longer to show up in your blood and could be around longer. A blood test can detect very small traces of THC in your blood, but it can also tell the difference between THC and THC-COOH."

Since Hawaii has not established a limit for cannabis, impairment DUI charges would apply when marijuana (or other drugs) are involved. With an impairment DUI, the prosecution focuses on how drugs or alcohol affected the driver’s behavior and capability to drive safely. Testimony of the arresting officer and circumstances of the case, such as chemical tests, field sobriety test performance, driving patterns, and general appearance of the driver at the time of the arrest, will help a judge determine whether or not a driver should be convicted of an impairment DUI.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Almost half of the Hawaii State legislature have signed on to a recreational legalization bill, including Russel Ruderman. The State House has a similar bill up for discussion. The Governor opposes full legalization.:

The measures would allow people 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Indoor growers could have up to six plants, with up to three of them producing flower at the same time. The state Department of Taxation would administer rules to regulate recreational pot. The actual language of the bill is scarce on how recreational use would be implemented, leaving most of the rule-making up to the department.

An almost identical measure, House Bill 708, has been introduced in the House by nine representatives. They include Chris Lee, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee.
“Legalization is inevitable,” Lee told Civil Beat on Thursday. “The question is, how much and how quickly.”
http://amp.civilbeat.org/2019/01/almost-...ssion=true

“What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!” - President Donald J. Trump 1/28/19 (yes, he said Waming)

[macuu222]

Looks like recreational marijuana is a step closer to reality. It was "unanimously" passed out of senate judiciary committee today.

https://www.khon2.com/news/local-news/ha...1763218030

[macuu222]

A second cannabis dispensary, Hawaiian Ethos, is having it's grand opening in Hilo this Saturday.  Snooore........ Wake me up when they start selling recreational marijuana! I'm amazed they have a big enough market to support 2 shops in Hilo with the strict medical marijuana license requirements and a lack of doctors willing to sign off on a license for someone.. That plus the very high price they charge would make people stick with black market sources....

https://bigislandnow.com/2020/09/21/hawa...this-week/

[kalakoa]

The black market is about more than just price...