The Aloha State · Medical Cannabis Only

Your Complete Guide to Medical Cannabis in Hawaii

Hawaii is a medical-only state. Recreational cannabis is illegal. Since 2000, registered 329 cardholders can access dispensaries, grow at home, and possess up to 4 ounces — but everyone else faces criminal penalties. DOH-sourced information for patients and visitors.

Get a 329 Card Is Weed Legal?

2000

Medical Since (8th State)

30,000+

Registered Patients

Dispensary Locations

329V

Visitor Card Available

What are you looking for?

Get a 329 Card

$38.50/yr, any condition

Find a Dispensary

25 locations, 4 islands

Visitor 329V Card

$49.50, 60 days, apply online

Grow at Home

Patients only, 10 plants

Decriminalization

3g or less = $130 fine

Legalization Status

Senate passes, House blocks

Important: Medical Only

Hawaii Has NOT Legalized Recreational Cannabis

Recreational cannabis is illegal in Hawaii. Unlike most of the West Coast and many blue states, Hawaii's House of Representatives has blocked every legalization bill — even after the Senate passed measures in 2022, 2023, and 2024 (SB 3335 passed 19–6). Without a 329 medical card, possessing any amount over 3 grams is a criminal offense.

Hawaii did decriminalize possession of 3 grams or less in 2020, reducing it to a $130 fine with no criminal record. But 3 grams is the smallest decriminalized amount of any state in America. Anything above that threshold carries jail time.

Get a 329 Card Decriminalization Details Penalty Chart

Medical Card Required

You need a valid 329 card to legally buy, possess, or grow cannabis in Hawaii. Cards cost $38.50/year and are now open to any medical condition (since July 2025).

Visitors: Get a 329V Card

Out-of-state patients with a valid home-state medical card can apply for a temporary 329V card ($49.50, 60 days). Apply online up to 60 days before arrival.

No Inter-Island Transport

Transporting cannabis between islands is explicitly prohibited by HRS §329-122 — even for registered patients. Airports are federal property. Purchase separately on each island.

Recreational = Criminal

Without a medical card, possessing over 3 grams is a crime. Even 1 ounce without a card is a misdemeanor: up to 1 year in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Quick Reference

Hawaii Cannabis Law at a Glance

Medical: The Only Legal Path

329 card required. $38.50/year. Any condition qualifies since July 2025. Telehealth now available.

Limits: 4 oz, 10 Plants (Patients Only)

4 oz usable cannabis, 4 oz per 15-day purchase limit, 10 plants at a registered grow site.

Consumption: Private Residences Only

No lounges. Smoke Free Law applies. 20%+ federal land. Hotels mostly prohibit it.

Penalties: Steep Without a Card

$130 for 3g or less. Up to 20 years for 25+ lbs. No employment protections.

Hawaii's Cannabis Tax: Just 4% GET

Hawaii imposes no special cannabis excise tax. Medical cannabis is taxed only at the standard 4% General Excise Tax (plus up to 0.5% county surcharge), generating $14.4 million in total revenue through 2024. State projections estimate recreational legalization could bring $82 million annually.

Full Legalization Status