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VIDEO: Lawmakers Forum At Hawaii Cannabis Open Expo
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by Big Island Video News
on Dec 17, 2017 at 9:17 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO, Hawaii - Senators Will Espero and Russell Ruderman and State Representative Joy San Buenaventura answer questions on future cannabis law.

(BIVN) – An educational conference and industry tradeshow for medical cannabis patients, caregivers, health professionals and entrepreneurs was held Sunday in Hilo.

The Hawaii Cannabis Open Expo also featured a variety of forums, including a legislative update from state lawmakers.

State Representative Joy San Buenaventura, Senator Russell Ruderman, and Senator Will Espero took questions from those in attendance on several cannabis-related topics, including potential legislation to legalize recreational use, a medical cannabis industry as a complement to tourism, and the concerns that the federal government under Attorney General Jeff Sessions might target Hawaii operations.


Filed Under: Video Report Tagged With: cannabis, Hawaii Cannabis Open Expo, Jen Ruggles, Joy San Buenaventura, marijuana, Russell Ruderman, Will Espero

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