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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Imported Agricultural Products. [SB-2951] [Agriculture ] [Consumer Protection ] [Food ] [Trade ]
Requires all agricultural products sold to consumers directly or through wholesale to be displayed with a label or sign containing an identity statement declaring the products' geographical origin. Imposes penalties on vendors who display products with incorrect or misleading labels regarding the products' geographic origin.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2301) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpn/jdc. on 02/14/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Hemp. [SB-2986] [Agriculture ] [Cannabis ]
Extends the sunset date of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, which establishes the state hemp processors and commercial hemp production laws, by three years to 2025. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Act 137, On 06/27/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1238). on 06/27/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To The Environment. [SB-2846] [Environmental ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Environment - Sealant Products - Prohibitions (Safer Sealant Act of 2022) [SB-372] [Environmental ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2023, a person from supplying, selling, or offering for sale a high-PAH sealant product for application to a driveway or parking area in the State; prohibiting on or after October 1, 2023, a person from applying or soliciting the application of a high-PAH sealant product to a driveway or parking area in the State; establishing a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for each violation and an administrative penalty of up to $2,500 for each violation, but not exceeding $100,000 total; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 710 on 05/29/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To The Environment. [HB-1646] [Environmental ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura The Committee(s) On Eep Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/08/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To The Youth Vaping Epidemic. [HB-1570] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Children and Youth ]
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled eliquid products. Establishes fines. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura Notice Of Intent To Veto (gov. Msg. No. 1216) on 06/27/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Environment - Sealant Products - Prohibitions (Safer Sealant Act of 2022) [HB-133] [Environmental ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2023, a person from supplying, selling, or offering for sale a high-PAH sealant product for application to a driveway or parking area in the State; prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2023, a person from applying or soliciting the application of a high-PAH sealant product to a driveway or parking area in the State; establishing a civil penalty up to $2,500 for each violation and an administrative penalty up to $2,500 for each violation, but not exceeding $100,000 total; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 709 on 05/29/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Industrial Hemp Derived Products. [SB-252] [Cannabis ] [Consumer Protection ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

Marijuana; security. [SB-1842] [Cannabis ]
Marijuana; security.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Gowan Transmitted To Governor on 06/30/2021

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

Marijuana; security [HB-2916] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Marijuana; security

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Russell Bowers House Miscellaneous Motion: Rep. Toma Moved That Rules Be Suspended And House Bill 2916 Be Immediately Placed Under The Order Of Business Third Reading Of Bills For The Purpose Of Substitution Of Bills On Third Reading on 06/25/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

State Board of Elections – Membership, Contract Management, Ballot Drop Boxes, and Voting System Financing [HB-1038] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Altering the membership of the State Board of Elections; requiring certain members of the State Board to have expertise or experience in certain areas; providing for a nonvoting, ex officio member of the State Board; altering the duties of the State Board to include reviewing and voting on certain contracts and ensuring the cost effectiveness of the use of certain funds; requiring the State Administrator of Elections to report contracts, contract renewals, and change orders to the State Board; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr Hearing 2/23 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/10/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

State Board of Elections – Membership, Contract Management, Ballot Drop Boxes, and Voting System Financing [SB-747] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Altering the membership of the State Board of Elections; requiring certain members of the State Board to have expertise or experience in certain areas; providing for a nonvoting, ex officio member of the State Board; altering the duties of the State Board to include reviewing and voting on certain contracts and ensuring the cost effectiveness of the use of certain funds; requiring the State Administrator of Elections to report contracts, contract renewals, and change orders to the State Board; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan Hearing Canceled on 03/03/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Cannabis – Legalization and Regulation [SB-708] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Substituting the term "cannabis" for the term "marijuana" in certain provisions of law; altering a certain quantity threshold and establishing a certain age limit applicable to a certain civil offense of use or possession of cannabis; establishing a civil offense for use or possession of a certain amount of cannabis for a person of at least a certain age; establishing the Social Equity Start-Up Fund, the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, the Cannabis Regulation Fund, and the Cannabis Education and Training Fund; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman Hearing 3/04 At 1:00 P.m. (finance) on 02/08/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Medical Cannabis – Dispensary Grower–Processor License [HB-706] [Cannabis ] [Healthcare ]
Requiring the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission to license medical cannabis dispensary grower-processors to grow, process, and dispense medical cannabis if certain requirements are met; providing that an applicant for a dispensary grower-processor license may not have received certain disciplinary action from the Commission or have failed to meet certain deadlines; requiring the Commission to establish a certain application review process; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julian Ivey Hearing 2/16 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/29/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Industrial Hemp Derived Products. [SB-252] [Cannabis ] [Consumer Protection ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Aen/hth, Jdc. on 01/25/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Montgomery County – Deer Management Permit Pilot Program MC 15–21 [HB-490] [Animals ] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
Providing that specified provisions of law related to the sale of livestock apply to specified deer; providing that the Maryland Wholesome Meat Act applies to specified deer; establishing the Deer Management Permit Pilot Program in Montgomery County to develop a commercial market for venison legally taken by a person with a Deer Management Permit; authorizing a person who harvests deer under a permit to sell or offer for sale the meat or carcass of the deer in accordance with certain regulations; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/11/2021

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

Marijuana; security [SB-1121] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Marijuana; security

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Gowan Transmitted To Governor on 05/28/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Cannabis - Legalization and Regulation (Inclusion, Restoration, and Rehabilitation Act of 2021) [HB-32] [Cannabis ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Altering a certain quantity threshold and establishing a certain age limit applicable to a certain civil offense of use or possession of cannabis; establishing a civil offense for use or possession of a certain amount of cannabis for a person of at least a certain age; establishing a civil offense for cultivating cannabis plants in a certain manner; providing for the licensing of cannabis establishments; establishing certain duties of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission regarding the licensing of cannabis establishments; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jazz Lewis Hearing 2/16 At 1:30 P.m. (judiciary) on 01/18/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Environment - Driveway Sealers - Prohibitions (Safer Sealant Act of 2021) [HB-77] [Environmental ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Air Quality ]
Prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2022, a person from supplying, selling, offering for sale, or manufacturing a high-PAH driveway sealer for use in the State; prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2022, a person from applying or soliciting the application of a high-PAH driveway sealer to pavement in the State; requiring the Department of the Environment to develop labeling requirements for a person supplying, selling, offering for sale, or manufacturing a driveway sealer for use in the State; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart Hearing 1/20 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Pharmacists - Prescription Drug and Device Labels - Expiration Dates [HB-14] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
Altering the expiration date that is required to be included, except under certain circumstances, on labels on drugs and devices dispensed in the manufacturer's original packaging by a pharmacist to the expiration date set by the manufacturer or a shorter period determined by the pharmacist.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Kerr Hearing 1/27 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021

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