Key Statistics
Quick Facts
Not Legal
Legal
Medical Cannabis Program
4 oz
10 plants per patient (7 immature, 3 mature)
Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, epilepsy, MS, Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, and others
Get certification from licensed physician, register with Hawaii Department of Health
Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.
Penalties & Enforcement
Under 3g decriminalized ($130 fine). Over 3g: Criminal penalties
Federal vs. Hawaii Law
Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.
Illegal (Schedule I)
All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited
Medical Legal
Registered patients can access medical cannabis
What this means: While Hawaii has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.
Hawaii Cannabis Law FAQ
Yes, Hawaii has had medical marijuana since 2000, making it one of the earliest states to legalize.
Official Resources
For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:
Hawaii Official Cannabis WebsiteSources
Hawaii (HI)
Quick Reference Card
Not Legal
Legal
4 oz
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