HONOLULU – As the deadline to apply for a medical marijuana dispensary license with Hawaii Health Department passes, state legislators are looking to improve the medical marijuana program.

Two weeks ago, Big Island Video News produced a short video examining the ongoing process of creating the state’s first medical marijuana dispensaries. The possibilities of the new industry are under the consideration of big names in agriculture, like Richard Ha, who recently announced he would be closing his long time banana farm.

Meanwhile, lawmakers are still trying to sort out the particulars at the Capitol. During a recent information briefing, the Department of Health got an earful from elected officials about their plans to administer the new law. Hawaii Island’s elected officials were concerned about greenhouse provisions, in particular.

On Friday, State Senator Will Espero announced the introduction of several pieces of legislation aimed at “improving the medical marijuana program and further help the patients who use it.” From the media release: