Possession in Hawaii — what are the rules?

Restricted. Possession of up to 3 grams of cannabis in Hawaii is a civil violation with a $130 fine; larger amounts are a misdemeanour or worse, and registered patients may hold their medical allowance.

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Recreational cannabis is not legal in Hawaii: possession of up to 3 grams is decriminalised to a $130 fine, more is a misdemeanour, and adult-use legalisation bills have not passed. Registered patients buy at licensed medical dispensaries, and visiting patients from other states can apply for a temporary Hawaii out-of-state patient registration before travelling.

How do you buy cannabis legally in Hawaii?

Registered Hawaii patients, and out-of-state patients with an approved temporary Hawaii registration, buy at a licensed dispensary with the card and photo ID; there is no adult-use retail.

Dispensaries

THC capProducts are sold in medical dispensaries only; public consumption is prohibited.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Last reviewed2026-09-22

Full law guide for Hawaii

Is cannabis legal in Hawaii?

Buying cannabisMedical use onlyGuidance from Hawaii

Cannabis can be bought in Hawaii only by registered patients at a licensed medical dispensary; there is no adult-use retail.

Out-of-state patients need an approved temporary Hawaii registration before they can buy.

Verified 2026-09-22 · Sources and references

Tourist accessMedical use onlyGuidance from Hawaii

A visitor can buy in Hawaii only as a registered patient: patients from other US states can apply online for a temporary Hawaii out-of-state registration, valid for 60 days, before they arrive.

Do not carry cannabis between islands by air; airports are federal jurisdiction.

There is no route for visitors without a medical card.

Verified 2026-09-22 · Sources and references

Medical accessMedical use onlyGuidance from Hawaii

Hawaii residents with a qualifying condition register with the Department of Health's Medical Cannabis Registry through a certifying physician or APRN and buy at licensed dispensaries.

Verified 2026-09-22 · Sources and references

Can tourists buy cannabis in Hawaii?

Possession: Restricted

Answer verified on 2026-09-22.

Cannabis venues in Hawaii at a glance

How many cannabis venues are listed in Hawaii?

420.camp lists 73 cannabis venues in Hawaii: 26 medical dispensaries, 23 cannabis dispensaries, 18 cbd & hemp shops, 4 clinic, 2 doctor.

What do the listings in Hawaii include?

Opening hours: 48. Phone number: 24. Photos: 67. Confirmed by the owner or a licence check: 0.

Do venues in Hawaii admit members only?

1 admit members only.

Sources and references

420.camp editorial review process

Last reviewed: 2026-09-22
Next scheduled review: 2026-11-28

This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.

Answer verified on 2026-09-22.

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