§329-58 Education and research. (a) The department of public safety shall carry out educational programs designed to prevent and determine misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with these programs it may:
(1) Promote better recognition of the problems of misuse and abuse of controlled substances within the regulated industry and among interested groups and organizations;
(2) Assist the regulated industry and interested groups and organizations in contributing to the reduction of misuse and abuse of controlled substances;
(3) Consult with interested groups and organizations to aid them in solving administrative and organizational problems;
(4) Evaluate procedures, projects, techniques, and controls conducted or proposed as part of educational programs on misuse and abuse of controlled substances;
(5) Disseminate the result of research on misuse and abuse of controlled substances to promote a better public understanding of what problems exist and what can be done to combat them;
(6) Assist in the education and training of state and local law enforcement officials in their efforts to control misuse and abuse of controlled substances.
(b) The department of public safety may authorize persons engaged in research on the use and effects of controlled substances to withhold the names and other identifying characteristics of individuals who are the subjects of the research. Persons who obtain this authorization are not compelled in any civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or other proceeding to identify the individuals who are subjects of research for which the authorization was obtained.
(c) The department of public safety may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by persons engaged in research. Persons who obtain this authorization are exempt from state prosecution for possession and distribution of controlled substances to the extent of the authorization. [L 1972, c 10, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 281, §10; am L Sp 1993, c 8, §54; am L 2004, c 216, §38]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
329. Uniform Controlled Substances Act
329-2 Hawaii advisory commission on drug abuse and controlled substances; number; appointment.
329-4 Duties of the Hawaii advisory commission on drug abuse and controlled substances.
329-11 Authority to schedule controlled substances.
329-23 Republishing and distribution of schedules.
329-32 Registration requirements.
329-34 Revocation and suspension of registration.
329-36 Records of registrants.
329-38.2 Prescriptions; additional restrictions.
329-38.5 Opioid therapy; informed consent process; requirement for written policies.
329-39.5 Opioid warning label.
329-40 Methadone treatment programs.
329-41 Prohibited acts B--penalties.
329-42 Prohibited acts C--penalties.
329-43 Penalties under other laws.
329-43.5 Prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia.
329-43.6 Overdose prevention; limited immunity.
329-49 Administrative penalties.
329-51 Powers of enforcement personnel.
329-52 Administrative inspections.
329-54 Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality.
329-56 Burden of proof; liabilities.
329-58 Education and research.
329-59 Controlled substance registration revolving fund; established.
329-61 Substances subject to reporting.
329-63 Person required to keep records and file reports.
329-66 Theft, loss, and discrepancy reports.
329-67 Permit for conduct of business; applications; forms; fees; renewal; violations.
329-68 Protection of records; divulging confidential information prohibited; penalties.
329-71 Requirements when selling specific chemicals.
329-74 Unlawful transport of pseudoephedrine.
329-103 Designated state agency.
329-104 Confidentiality of information; disclosure of information.
329-122 Medical use of cannabis; conditions of use.
329-123 Registration requirements; qualifying patients; primary caregivers.
329-124 Insurance not applicable.
329-125.5 Medical cannabis patient and caregiver protections.
329-126 Protections afforded to a treating physician or advanced practice registered nurse.
329-127 Protection of cannabis and other seized property.
329-128 Fraudulent misrepresentation; penalty.
329-129 Prohibited acts; flammable solvents.
329-130 Authorized sources of medical cannabis.
329-131 Prescription and pharmacy requirements not applicable.