Hawaii Hemp Task Force

 Act 263, SLH 2023, created the Hemp Task Force to be jointly convened by Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Health to gather data and information to better understand the hemp industry. Funding for a hemp consultant was also appropriated to help the Task Force in identifying the infrastructure needs of Hawaii hemp farmers and the hemp industry, considering the unique needs and geographic spread of licensed hemp farmers and the various hemp sector needs.

The Task Force consists of hemp producers from each island proportionate to the total number of USDA hemp licenses issued, and sector representative for fuel, building, general fiber, cannabinoid, and grain food sectors. The Task Force will be dissolved on August 30, 2024 and will report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2025.

Hawaii Hemp Task Force Meeting Schedule

All of the meeting are open to the public and in person at the Department of Agriculture Conference Room, located at 1849 and 1851 Auiki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819, and with remote access via Zoom.

Hawaii Hemp Task Force Members

PDF List

Meeting Date Time Applicable Documents
Friday, August 30, 2024 12:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/30/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Hawaii Hemp Task Force Final Report
Notice of 08/30/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Recording to 08/30/2024 Meeting
Traffic Advisory
Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/29/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Notice of 08/29/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Recording to 08/29/2024 Meeting
Traffic Advisory
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 12:00 P.M – 1:30 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/28/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Notice of 08/28/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Recording to 08/28/2024 Meeting
Traffic Advisory
Monday, August 26, 2024 12:00 P.M – 1:30 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/26/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Notice of 08/26/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Recording to 08/26/2024 Meeting
Traffic Advisory
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/23/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Amended Notice of 08/23/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Notice of 08/23/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Recording to 08/23/2024 Meeting
Traffic Advisory
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 12:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/21/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Notice of 08/21/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Hemp Consultant Report – August 15, 2024
Hemp Consultant Report – August 7, 2024
Recording to 08/21/2024 Meeting
Traffic Advisory
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 12:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. (HST) Meeting Summary 08/14/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force PDF
Notice of 08/14/2024 Meeting & Agenda
Findings and Recommendations by the Hemp Consultant
DOH Act 263 Flow Chart Summary
DOH Hemp Processor’s Permit and Crude Extract
DOH Update Hemp Process Option Flow
Recording to 08/14/2024 Meeting
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. (HST) Meeting Summary 07/24/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force
Notice of 07/24/2024 Meeting & Agenda- PDF
Hemp Potential – Pacific Biodiesel
Hawaii Hemp Farmers Association
Hawaii Hemp Task Force Recommendations
Recording to 07/24/2024 Meeting
Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (HST) Notice of 07/12/2024 Meeting & Agenda- PDF
Presentation #1- PDF
Presentation #2- PDF
Recording of the 07/17/2024 meeting
Meeting Summary 07/12/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force- PDF
Friday, June 21, 2024 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (HST) Recording of the 06/21/2024 meeting
Meeting Summary 06/21/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force- PDF
Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (HST) Recording of the 06/14/2024 meeting
Meeting Summary 06/14/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force- PDF
Friday, May 17, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (HST) Recording of the 05/17/2024 meeting
Meeting Summary 05/17/2024 Hawaii Hemp Task Force- PDF