"Marijuana is already regulated in Hawaii. Why decriminalize it so those people who have no medical condition are allowed to get ‘high?’” -Maui Police Department Chief Tivoli Faaumu, in testimony dated Feb. 4, 2019 “Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” -H.L. Mencken Last week, the Hawai‘i State House Committee on the Judiciary took up House … [Read more...] about Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu Doesn’t Want You to Get High
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Spark Up Your Cannabis Knowledge: The second annual Maui Cannabis Conference brings cannabis education to the masses
The Maui Cannabis Conference returns to the Royal Lahaina Resort this weekend for a weekend of cannabis-related education, entertainment, and networking. The goal of the two-day event is to build awareness and bridge education for the various health and economical benefits of cannabis for legal medical use, and industrial hemp. The conference will be a gathering of cannabis … [Read more...] about Spark Up Your Cannabis Knowledge: The second annual Maui Cannabis Conference brings cannabis education to the masses
Heirloom Kona Gold cannabis strain making dispensary debut
Kona Gold, one of the most notable cannabis strains from Hawai‘i, is making a legitimate return thanks to Maui Grown Therapies. MGT, Hawai‘i’s first state-licensed medical cannabis dispensary, is releasing Kona Gold as the first in a series of rare Hawaiʻi heirloom cannabis varietals that will soon be available to registered Hawai’i patients. During the 1960’s, tropical … [Read more...] about Heirloom Kona Gold cannabis strain making dispensary debut
What’s hempening? Hemp History Week, Maui style
Well, it’s Hemp History Week. That means it’s the time of year to list some facts that bear repeating, without sounding like a freshman who just discovered weed isn’t everything they told us in health class. Here are the basics: -The earliest known woven fabric was made from hemp, which began to be cultivated around 8,000-7,000 B.C. -The first cannabis law in America was … [Read more...] about What’s hempening? Hemp History Week, Maui style
MauiTime readers write to us about organic cannabis, nuclear war
CANNABIS CONTROVERSY Allow me to correct an untrue statement made by Steve Sakala, CEO of Mana Artisan Botanics (“Organic CBD,” Jan. 25, 2018). Sakala’s quote, “Most people don’t realize that the cannabis they get at a dispensary or off the black market is heavily laced with pesticides and fungicides, grown in-organically with chemical fertilizers. Then we’re being told to use … [Read more...] about MauiTime readers write to us about organic cannabis, nuclear war