Is cannabis legal in Hawaii?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Hawaii?

Cannabis in Hawaii is legal only under specific conditions. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Hawaii, and medical use is allowed only through the Department of Health registry (the 329 card). Small amounts are decriminalized. Broader legalization failed in the 2026 session.

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Conditional: Recreational cannabis is illegal in Hawaii, and medical use is allowed only through the Department of Health registry (the 329 card).

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Recreational cannabis is illegal in Hawaii, and medical use is allowed only through the Department of Health registry (the 329 card). Small amounts are decriminalized. Broader legalization failed in the 2026 session.

Source: https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/ · Updated July 12, 2026

Hawaii Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Hawaii →Conditional
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Hawaii, and medical use is allowed only through the Department of Health registry (the 329 card).
Possession Limits in Hawaii →Conditional
Recreational possession is illegal in Hawaii, but 3 grams or less is decriminalized — a civil violation with a $130 fine.
Home Cultivation in Hawaii →Conditional
Hawaii allows home cultivation only for registered patients and caregivers, who may grow up to 10 plants at a registered grow site; there is no recreational home grow.
Public Use in Hawaii →Conditional
Hawaii does not permit cannabis use in public — medical use is restricted to private property.
Buying Cannabis in Hawaii →Conditional
Hawaii has no adult-use cannabis market — only registered patients may buy, and only from licensed medical dispensaries.

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