Hawaii was one of the first states to legalize medical cannabis (2000). The program is operational with dispensaries statewide. Recreational legalization has been debated but not yet passed.
Not legal
Active
10 plants per patient
Limited
Medical Patients
4 oz
per 15-day period
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 10 plants per patient
Must be a registered patient. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space.
Card Cost
$35/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
28 days
Dispensaries
30+
Limited protections for registered patients.
Hawaii law provides some protections for registered medical patients but employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies.
DUI laws apply. Impairment standard used.
2023: Recreational legalization bill passed Senate but stalled in House
2025: Decriminalization of small amounts passed
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.