Hawaii Medical Marijuana

The medical use of cannabis is permitted on all the islands which make up the state of Hawaii under the following conditions: The patient has been identified as having a debilitating medical condition by a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine; the licensed physician has discussed the medical disadvantages with the patient and has decided the benefits will outweigh the negative health effects; and the aggregate amount of usable medication between the caregiver and the patient, for the benefit of the patient does not exceed restricted levels.

Debilitating medical conditions include the following: Severe pain, Severe nausea, Cancer, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Cachexia, Seizures/Epilepsy, and persistent muscle spasms. In addition, the Hawaiian department of health is willing to review any additional medical conditions if submitted by a licensed physician or qualified patient.

Acceptable aggregate amounts of usable medical cannabis are limited to three mature plants, four immature plants, and one ounce of usable cannabis per plant. Usable forms of the medication are those that can only be used directly for inhalation or used for an alternative method of consumption, and do not include the seeds, stalks, or roots of the cannabis plant.
Patients are allowed to obtain, posses, and transport the allowable amounts of medication anywhere in the state of Hawaii, and can consume at their discretion as long as that consumption is not in public view and does not endanger the health of any other members of the public.

Application information is available by contacting the Hawaii department of Public Safety via the information below.

Hawaii Department of Public Safety
919 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
808.594.0150
or online at, www.dpfhi.org