Does Hawaii have a recreational use program?

No, recreational use is not legal in Hawaii. Marijuana ownership, cultivation, distribution, and trafficking are all illegal and can lead to fines and jail time in Hawaii.

Does Hawaii have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Hawaii. Gov. Ben Cayetano signed Act 228 into law in 2000, making medical marijuana legal in the state.

Hawaii was the first state to legalize medical marijuana through a law instead of a voting initiative.

What are the rules for medical use?

According to Act 288 SLH 2000, an approved patient with a state-issued medical marijuana card, also called the Hawaii 329 Card, can use medical marijuana. If a patient or caretaker has a Hawaii 329 card, they can buy, grow, carry, and use marijuana for medical reasons.

A qualified patient can carry up to 4 ounces of marijuana and have up to seven marijuana plants at any given time. Qualified patients can also choose someone to buy and administer marijuana for them.

You can apply for a medical marijuana card through an online system made for people who are in Hawaii’s medical marijuana program. Medical marijuana doctor certification, on the other hand, can only be obtained in person.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• Cancer
• Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• Glaucoma
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Epilepsy
• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Cachexia
• Severe nausea
• Severe pain
• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Persistent and severe muscle spasms
• Crohn’s disease

What are the medical program limits?

Possession of up to 4 ounces of usable marijuana is permitted for the holder of a Hawaii medicinal marijuana card.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

In Hawaii, medical marijuana can be bought in the form of edibles, vapes, concentrates, topical creams, gels, smokable flowers, and pills.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

No. The delivery of medical marijuana is not allowed in Hawaii. The Medical Use of Marijuana Law, along with subsequent amendments, restricts the transportation of marijuana to the residences of registered medical cannabis patients and their caregivers.

Is CBD legal in Hawaii?

Yes, CBD is legal in Hawaii.

In line with the 2018 US Farm Bill, people in Hawaii can use CBD oil as long as it comes from hemp. Even so, Hawaii’s government says that CBD products that aren’t part of their medical cannabis program are officially illegal until they are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The state has not yet passed any laws or introduced any rules about using hemp. However, following the 2018 US Farm Bill, it is allowed to sell CBD oil and other CBD products that have less than 0.3% THC.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Hawaii?

Yes, cannabis is decriminalized in Hawaii. Hawaii decriminalized possession of small amounts of cannabis in 2019.

Having up to 3 grams of marijuana without a permit is now only a violation, with a maximum fine of $130. If you are caught with more than 3 grams, you could face a misdemeanor or criminal charge with a fine of up to $10,000 and up to 5 years in prison.