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Hawaii Cannabis Laws

Hawaii cannabis law summary, county references, city/town/community links, and local ordinance notes.

Hawaii local entries are organized by county and city, town, or community. Some Hawaii communities are not separate incorporated municipalities and may fall under county authority unless a specific official local source is found. Cannabis laws change frequently and may vary by state, county, city, town, community, and local jurisdiction. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

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The Legal Leaf is for general educational information only. BBSC summaries are our plain-English interpretation of publicly available cannabis law information and should not be treated as legal advice.

Cannabis laws change often, and county or city rules may differ from state-level rules. Always verify current laws through official state, county, city, or government sources before purchasing, possessing, using, growing, transporting, or sharing cannabis products.

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Medical legal

Hawaii allows medical cannabis for registered qualifying patients, but adult-use cannabis remains illegal. The Hawaii Department of Health manages the Medical Cannabis Registry Program and the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation. Registered patients and caregivers must follow state rules on use, possession, cultivation, transport, plant tagging, and public-place restrictions. Counties may affect dispensary and production-center locations through zoning, land-use, business, special-use, and permitting rules, so users should verify both state and local sources before relying on this summary.

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County & City Ordinance Directory

Click a county to view Hawaii local notes and city, town, or community entries. Some community entries may fall under county authority unless a separate official local source exists.

Hawaii County includes official county planning, permitting, zoning, special-use, business, dispensary, production-center, land-use, or county code sources for local verification in this review pass. Hawaii state medical cannabis law still applies, but local planning and county code rules may affect medical cannabis operations. Users should verify current local rules through official county and Hawaii Department of Health sources.

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  • Hilo No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kailua-Kona No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waimea No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kealakekua No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Captain Cook No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Honokaa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Pahoa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Volcano No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Naalehu No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Ocean View No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waikoloa Village No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Hawaiian Paradise Park No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Keaau No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Mountain View No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Papaikou No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Pepeekeo No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Hawi No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kapaau No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Laupahoehoe No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.

Honolulu County / City and County of Honolulu includes official county planning, permitting, zoning, special-use, business, dispensary, production-center, land-use, or county code sources for local verification in this review pass. Hawaii state medical cannabis law still applies, but local planning and county code rules may affect medical cannabis operations. Users should verify current local rules through official county and Hawaii Department of Health sources.

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  • Honolulu No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • East Honolulu No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Ewa Beach No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kapolei No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kailua No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kaneohe No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waipahu No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Pearl City No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Mililani No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Wahiawa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waianae No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Nanakuli No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Makaha No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Haleiwa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waialua No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waimanalo No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Aiea No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Halawa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kalihi No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Moanalua No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Manoa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waikiki No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.

No cannabis-specific county variation was found for Kalawao County in the official sources reviewed. Hawaii state medical cannabis law still applies. County zoning, licensing, public-use rules, business permitting, medical cannabis dispensary or production-center siting, taxes, special-use permits, and enforcement practices may still vary, so users should verify through official county and state sources.

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  • Kalaupapa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.

Kauai County includes official county planning, permitting, zoning, special-use, business, dispensary, production-center, land-use, or county code sources for local verification in this review pass. Hawaii state medical cannabis law still applies, but local planning and county code rules may affect medical cannabis operations. Users should verify current local rules through official county and Hawaii Department of Health sources.

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  • Lihue No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kapaa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Princeville No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Hanalei No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kilauea No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Anahola No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Wailua No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Hanapepe No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Waimea No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kekaha No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kalaheo No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Koloa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Poipu No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Eleele No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.

Maui County includes official county planning, permitting, zoning, special-use, business, dispensary, production-center, land-use, or county code sources for local verification in this review pass. Hawaii state medical cannabis law still applies, but local planning and county code rules may affect medical cannabis operations. Users should verify current local rules through official county and Hawaii Department of Health sources.

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  • Wailuku No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kahului No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kihei No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Lahaina No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Makawao No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Paia No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Haiku-Pauwela No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kula No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Wailea No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Hana No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Lanai City No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Kaunakakai No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Maunaloa No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Molokai No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
  • Lanai No cannabis-specific local variation was found for this locality in the official sources reviewed. State or territory law still applies. Local zoning, licensing, public-use, business rules, and enforcement practices may still vary, so verify through official local and state or territory sources.
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