Last verified: March 2026 · DOH Dispensary Directory
Hawaii's medical cannabis dispensary system is vertically integrated — each licensee cultivates, processes, and sells cannabis under a single license. The state caps the total number of dispensary licenses at 8, distributed across four islands: three on Oahu, two on the Big Island, two on Maui, and one on Kauai. Together these licensees operate approximately 25 retail locations and 13 production centers statewide.
Unlike recreational states, Hawaii requires every customer to hold a valid 329 card or 329V visitor card before making any purchase. No exceptions. If you are visiting from another state, see our 329V Visitor Card guide for the application process.
You cannot purchase medical cannabis at any Hawaii dispensary without a valid 329 card (residents) or 329V visitor card (out-of-state patients). There are no recreational sales in Hawaii.
Statewide Dispensary Overview
| Island | Licensee | Retail Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Oahu | Aloha Green | 4 (Honolulu, Kapolei, King St, Waikiki) |
| Cure Oahu | 3 (Kailua, Kapolei, Kapahulu) | |
| Noa Botanicals | 4 (Aiea, Honolulu, Kaneohe, Waikiki) | |
| Big Island | Hawaiian Ethos | Multiple locations |
| Big Island Grown | Multiple locations | |
| Maui | Maui Grown Therapies | Multiple locations |
| Pono Life Maui | Multiple locations | |
| Kauai | Green Aloha | 2 locations |
Products available at Hawaii dispensaries include flower, pre-rolls (added March 2024), concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and vape cartridges. Purchase limits are 4 ounces per 15-day period, electronically tracked at the point of sale.
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Key Facts About Hawaii Dispensaries
Islands Without Dispensaries
There are no dispensaries on Molokai or Lanai. Patients on these islands must travel to another island or use home cultivation (10 plants per patient, residents only). Visitors cannot cultivate.
It is illegal to transport medical cannabis between Hawaiian islands under HRS §329-122. If you visit multiple islands, you must purchase separately on each one. See our inter-island rules page for details.
Payment and Pricing
Most Hawaii dispensaries accept cash and debit cards. Credit cards are generally not accepted due to federal banking restrictions. All dispensaries have ATMs on-site. Hawaii does not impose a special cannabis excise tax — only the standard General Excise Tax (GET) of 4.0–4.5% applies depending on the county.
Official Sources
- DOH OMCCR — Dispensary Directory
- DOH Medical Cannabis Program
- 329 Card Online Portal (medmj.ehawaii.gov)
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